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[Verse 1]
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There's a land that is fairer than day and by faith we can see it afar
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For the father waits over the way to prepare us a dwelling place there


[Chorus]
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In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore
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In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore


[Verse 2]
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We shall sing on that beautiful shore The melodious songs of the blessed; 
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And our spirits shall sorrow no more, Not a sigh for the blessing of rest.


[Chorus]
         D          A            A7                     D
In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore
         D7         G            D            A7        D
In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore


[Verse 3]
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To our wonderful father above we shall offer our tribute of praise
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For the glorious gift of his love and the blessings that hallow our days


[Chorus]
         D          A            A7                     D
In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore
         D7         G            D            A7        D
In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore