Great Spirits

by Phil Collins
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When the (C)earth was young

and the (C)air was sweet 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 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 to each (C)oth er, sweet 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 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 β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Great Spirits" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œGreat Spirits”

Can I play "Great Spirits" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Great Spirits" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Great Spirits" by Phil Collins played in?
Great Spirits is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Great Spirits"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Great Spirits" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Great Spirits"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Great Spirits"?
"Great Spirits" was originally performed by Phil Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?
Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Great Spirits"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Great Spirits" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Great Spirits"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Great Spirits" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.