Sometimes when death has taken a loved one Leaving our lives so lonely and dreary Then do we wonder why there are others Paying no heed, Lord, year after year Farther along you know more about it Farther along you understand why Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine 'Cause we'll understand it, oh by and by Till death be faithful, so says the master Short is our time to wonder and wait Then will our neighbors sing to be nothing When we shall pass through a heavenly gate Farther along we know more about it Farther along we understand why Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine We'll understand it, oh by and by