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 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 When d**h has come and taken our loved ones It leaves our home so lonely and drear That's when we wonder why others prosper Living so wicked year after year Farther along we'll know all about it Farther along we'll understand why Cheer up, my brother, live on in the sunshine We'll understand it all by and by