Temped and tried we're oft made to wonder 
Why it should be thus, all the day long 
While there are others, living about us 
Never molested though in the wrong. 

Chorus: 
Farther along we'll know all about it 
Farther along we'll understand why 
Cheer up my brother live in the sunshine 
We'll understand it all by and by. 

--- Instrumental --- 

When we see jesus coming in glory 
When he comes down from his home in the sky 
Then we shall meet him in that bright mansion 
We'll understand it all by and by. 

Chorus: 
Farther along we'll know all about it 
Farther along we'll understand why 
Cheer up my brother, live in the sunshine 
We'll understand it all by and by...