Other arrangements of Spirit In The Sky
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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Spirit In The Sky" by Norman Greenbaum: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Spirit In The Sky" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Spirit In The Sky" by Norman Greenbaum. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Spirit In The Sky" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Spirit In The Sky" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.