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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Spirit In The Sky" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 116 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Spirit In The Sky”
- Why does "Spirit In The Sky" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 C 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 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Spirit In The Sky" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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 this real sheet music for "Spirit In The Sky"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Spirit In The Sky".
- Can I see all the notes in "Spirit In The Sky"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 116 BPM.
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