[Verse 1] C F C There's a land that is fairer than day, G And by faith we can see it afar, C F C For the Father waits over the way G C To prepare us a dwelling place there. [Chorus] C G In the sweet by and by, G7 C We shall meet on that beautiful shore; C7 F In the sweet by and by, C G C We shall meet on that beautiful shore. [Verse 2] C F C We shall sing on that beautiful shore G The melodious songs of the blessed; C F C And our spirits shall sorrow no more, G C Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. [Chorus] C G In the sweet by and by, G7 C We shall meet on that beautiful shore; C7 F In the sweet by and by, C G C We shall meet on that beautiful shore. [Verse 3] C F C To our bountiful Father above, G We will offer our tribute of praise C F C For the glorious gift of His love G C And the blessings that hallow our days. [Chorus] C G In the sweet by and by, G7 C We shall meet on that beautiful shore; C7 F In the sweet by and by, C G C We shall meet on that beautiful shore.