Spirit In The Sky

by Norman Greenbaum
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Lyrics

(A)Nev Pre When I die and they lay me to rest, sinned.

Got gon na go friend to the place that’s the best.

When I lay me down to die, go in’ up (E)gon to the Spir mend it in the (A)sky.

it in the sky.

Go in’ up mend to the Spir it in the sky.

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.

sinned.

I ta have a friend in the Je sus, the best.

so you know that when you die, go in’ He’s (E)gon na rec om up you to the (A)Spir it in the sky.

He’ll rec om up you to the Spir it in the sky.

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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Spirit In The Sky" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 120 BPM.

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About “Spirit In The Sky”

What key is "Spirit In The Sky" by Norman Greenbaum played in?
Spirit In The Sky is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Spirit In The Sky"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Spirit In The Sky" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Spirit In The Sky"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Spirit In The Sky"?
"Spirit In The Sky" was originally performed by Norman Greenbaum. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Spirit In The Sky"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Apow, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, E, G.
What other songs by Norman Greenbaum can I play here?
Try "Spirit In The Sky", "Spirit In The Sky". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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