# In the Sweet By and By

## Working sheet update — August 31, 2026

Brad confirmed that “In the Sweet” means this hymn. This sheet includes three verses, the chorus, repeat cues, and fiddle-intro chord notes. Chords have not been placed against the sung lines.

## Writer / source

Words by S. Fillmore Bennett; music by Joseph P. Webster

- Source: Brad-supplied ChordPro: In the Sweet By and By.chopro (received 2026-08-31)
- ChordPro chart: assets/downloads/songs/chordpro/in-the-sweet.cho
- Shelf: light
- Sheet status: partial-chords

## Formatting and source decisions

Brad confirmed the title match. Key E comes from the latest file, superseding the earlier key-D candidate. “Start fiddle - E A B” is formatted as a labeled intro chord row [E] [A] [B]. No chords were added to sung lines. Instrument-specific capo notes remain separate; no common capo or transposition was inferred.

Lyrics and existing chord placement are preserved. Verse/chorus directives become readable headings on the website; comments remain performance cues. This is the band’s working version, not a requirement to match a historical singer’s wording.

## Working arrangement

- Key as supplied: E
- Capo: instrument-specific notes below
- Tuning: not specified in this file
- Tempo: not specified in this file
- Chord vocabulary: E, A, B

Marci capo 2 with D–A–G shapes; Brad capo 4. Marci takes the chorus melody; Kelsey takes the verse melody. Start with fiddle: E–A–B. The supplied sheet is labeled key E; instrument-specific capo notes are retained without transposing it.

## Historical evidence and rights notes

1868 publication

Band-supplied working version of older repertoire. No separate copyright clearance is asserted. Historical research leads carried forward below were not revalidated in this content-import pass and do not establish clearance of a particular arrangement.

- https://hymnary.org/text/theres_a_land_that_is_fairer_than_day
- https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-duration.html

## Remaining material

- Optional addition: supply chord placement for the sung verses and chorus if the band wants a complete accompaniment chart.