Spirit In The Sky Norman Greenbaum
worldslover234
When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best
When they lay me down to die
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky (spirit in the sky)
That's where I'm gonna go when I die (when I die)
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Prepare yourself, you know it's a must
♪ instrumental ♪
Gotta have a friend in Jesus
So you know that when you die
He's gonna recommend you to the spirit in the sky (spirit in the sky)
Whoa, he'll recommend you to the spirit in the sky
That's where you're gonna go when you die (when you die)
When you die, and they lay you to rest
You're gonna go to the place that's the best
Never been a sinner, I've never sinned
♪ instrumental ♪
I've got a friend in Jesus
So you know that when I die
He's gonna set me up with the spirit in the sky
Whoa, set me up with the spirit in the sky (spirit in the sky)
That's where I'm gonna go when I die (when I die)
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Go to the place that's the best
♪ instrumental ♪
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How to play Spirit In The Sky Norman Greenbaum by worldslover234 on guitar
This song is a great beginner pick because the groove is steady, the harmony is simple, and it has a bold, upbeat feel that is fun to lock into. You can focus on keeping your timing solid while the progression repeats, which makes it rewarding to learn quickly.
Most of the chart uses open shapes, so your left hand can stay relaxed for much of the song. The main thing to watch is the move from A to Dm and back again, since that change can feel less natural at first. If you later run into F#m, treat it as the harder barre shape and give it extra attention.
Start by practicing the opening progression slowly - A, Dm, D, A - until the switch feels smooth. Then loop the full sequence at a comfortable tempo, making each chord clean before speeding up. Once the changes feel automatic, play along with the track and keep your strumming steady.
Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.
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