Spirit In The Sky

by Norman Greenbaum
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Spirit In The Sky

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Norman Greenbaum116 BPM
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Lyrics

Nev Pre When pare I die and they lay me to rest, sinned.

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

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

Spir it in the sky.

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

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 been your self; ner, you know it’s a must.

sinned.

I gon got have a friend in the Je sus, the best.

so you know that when you die, go He’s (G)gon na re com up you to the (C)sky.

Spir it in the sky.

He’ll re com up you to the Spir it in the sky.

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 — 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 C, 116 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 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?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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", "Spirit In The Sky". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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