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 (C)sky.
it in the sky.
Go in’ up to the Spir it in the sky.
That’s where I’m gon na go (F)when I die.
When I die and they (C)lay me to rest, I’m gon na (G)go to the place that’s the best.
Nev er When your self; ner, you know it’s a must.
I gon have a in the Je sus, the best.
so you know that when you die, go in’ He’s na re com you to the (C)sky.
it in the sky.
He’ll re com you to the Spir it in the
That’s where you’re gon na go (F)when you die.
When you die and they (C)lay you to rest, you’re gon na (G)go to the place that’s the best.
(C)best,
(G)go to the place that’s the (C)best.
Spirit In The Sky by Norman Greenbaum
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 C with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Spirit In The Sky" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Spirit In The Sky" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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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