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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Spirit In The Sky" by Norman Greenbaum in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Spirit In The Sky" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Spirit In The Sky" with hands-separate practice in A at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Spirit In The Sky"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Spirit In The Sky" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Spirit In The Sky"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Spirit In The Sky" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
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