Great Spirits

· by Phil Collins

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When the (C)earth was young pass and the (C)air was sweet and and the (Am7)moun tains kissed the (F)sky,

in the (C)great be yond with (C)its man y paths, man and (Am7)na ture lived side by side.

In this (C)wil der ness of dan ger and (C)beau ty

lived three (Dm)broth ers bond ways ed by (G)love.

(C)Their ’ry (C)hearts full of joy, they (C)ask now for guid ance, reach ing (C)out to the skies up a (Bb)bove.

Great (F)spir its of all who lived be fore, (Dm7)take our hands and lead us.

(Bb)Fill our hearts and souls with all you (C)know.

(F)Show us that in your eyes (Dm7)we are all the same.

(C)Broth ers to each oth er in this (D)world we re main tru ly (E)broth ers, all the same.

Give us (C)wis dom to pass to each (C)oth er, sweet and give us (Am7)strength, so un der (F)stand

that the (C)things we do, the (C)choic es we make give di (Am7)rec tion to all life’s plans.

To in (C)won der ness at all we’ve been (C)giv en

in a (Dm)world that’s al ways as it (G)seems.

(C)Ev ’ry (C)cor ner we turn on (C)leads to an oth er; jour ney (C)ends, but an oth er be (Bb)gins.

Great (F)spir its of all who lived be fore, (Dm7)take our hands and lead us.

(Bb)Fill our hearts and souls with all you (C)know.

(F)Show us that in your eyes (Dm7)we are all the same.

(C)Broth ers to each oth er in this (D)world we re main tru ly (E)broth ers, all the same.

Give us (E)broth ers all the same.

Great (F)spir its of all who lived be fore, (Dm7)take our hands and lead us.

(Bb)Fill our hearts and souls with all you (C)know.

(F)Show us that in your eyes (Dm7)we are all the same.

(C)Broth ers to each oth er in this (D)world we re main tru ly (E)broth ers, all the same,

broth ers all the same.

Great Spirits by Phil Collins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Great Spirits” by Phil Collins in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Great Spirits" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Great Spirits"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Phil Collins songs work for kids?: Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.