Other arrangements of Spirit In The Sky
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When I die and they lay me to rest,
gon na go to the place that’s the best.
When I lay me down to die, go ing up to the spi rit in the (A5)sky.
That’s where I’m gon na go (D5)when I die.
When I die and they (A5)lay me to rest I’m gon na (E5)go to the place that’s the (A5)best.
(A5)Pre pare you know it’s a must,
ta have a in Je sus.
So you know that you die he’s na re com you to spi rit in the sky.
the spi rit in the sky.
That’s where I’m gon na go (D5)when I die.
When I die and they (A5)lay me to rest I’m gon na (E5)go to the place that’s the (A5)best.
(A)best.
Oh, set me up with the spi rit in the sky.
That’s where I’m gon na go (E5)when I die.
When I die and they (B5)lay me to rest I’m gon na (F#5)go to the place that’s the (B5)best.
Go on up to
That’s where I’m gon na go (E5)when I die.
When I die and they (B5)lay me to rest I’m gon na (F#5)go to the place that’s the (B5)best.
Go (B5)best.
(F#5)Go to the place that’s the (B5)best.
(F#5)Go to the place that’s the (B5)best.
(F#5)Go to the place that’s the (B)best.
Spirit In The Sky — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Spirit In The Sky" by Gareth Gates in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key A, 128 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Spirit In The Sky”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Spirit In The Sky" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Spirit In The Sky" by Gareth Gates in?
- The backing track is in A at 128 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Spirit In The Sky" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Spirit In The Sky"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Spirit In The Sky", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Spirit In The Sky" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Spirit In The Sky"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Spirit In The Sky"?
- "Spirit In The Sky" was originally performed by Gareth Gates. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Gareth Gates are available?
- Other accompaniments by Gareth Gates: "Unchained Melody". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Spirit In The Sky" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Spirit In The Sky by Gareth Gates, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is A; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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