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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Great Spirits" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Great Spirits”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Great Spirits"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Great Spirits"?
- Yes — 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Great Spirits". Key of C, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.