Spirit In The Sky

· by Norman Greenbaum

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Lyrics

(A)Nev Pre When I die and they lay me to rest, sinned.

Got gon na go friend to the place that’s the best.

When I lay me down to die, go in’ up (E)gon to the Spir mend it in the (A)sky.

it in the sky.

Go in’ up mend to the Spir it in the sky.

sky.

That’s where I’m gon na go (D)when I die.

When I die and they (A)lay me to rest, I’m gon na (E)go to the place that’s the (A)best.

(A)Nev er pare your self; ner, you know it’s a must.

sinned.

I ta have a friend in the Je sus, the best.

so you know that when you die, go in’ He’s (E)gon na rec om up you to the (A)Spir it in the sky.

He’ll rec om up you to the Spir it in the sky.

That’s where you’re gon na go (D)when you die.

When you die and they (A)lay you to rest, you’re gon na (E)go to the place that’s the (A)best.

(A)best,

(E)go to the place that’s the (A)best.

Spirit In The Sky by Norman Greenbaum — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Spirit In The Sky” by Norman Greenbaum 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 A at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Spirit In The Sky" 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 "Spirit In The Sky"?: 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.
How many chords does "Spirit In The Sky" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Apow, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, E, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Norman Greenbaum songs work for kids?: Try "Spirit In The Sky", "Spirit In The Sky". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.