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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Spirit In The Sky" by Gareth Gates as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 128 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Spirit In The Sky" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Spirit In The Sky" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.