(A)Nev Pre When I die and they lay me to rest,
Got gon na go to the place that’s the best.
When I lay me down to die, go in’ up to the Spir it in the (A)sky.
it in the sky.
Go in’ up to the Spir it in the 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.
I ta have a in the Je sus, the best.
so you know that when you die, go in’ He’s na rec om you to the (A)Spir it in the sky.
He’ll rec om you to the Spir it in the
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 arrangement in the key of A at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Spirit In The Sky”
- What key is "Spirit In The Sky" in?
- "Spirit In The Sky" by Norman Greenbaum is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Spirit In The Sky" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Spirit In The Sky" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Spirit In The Sky"?
- This arrangement of "Spirit In The Sky" uses 8 chords: A, Apow, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, E, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Spirit In The Sky" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Norman Greenbaum can I play here?
- Try "Spirit In The Sky". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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