Spirit In The Sky original guitar chords by
Norman Greenbaum

1969•Rock•1.5K views•

Key: A major•

Intro 1

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Verse 1

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When I die and they lay me to rest

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Gonna go to the place that's the best

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When I lay me down to die

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Goin' up to the spirit in the sky

Chorus 1

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Goin' up to the spirit in the sky

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That's where I'm gonna go when I die

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When I die and they lay me to rest

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I'm gonna go to the place that's the best

Interlude 1

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Verse 2

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Prepare yourself you know it's a must

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Gotta have a friend in Je sus

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So you know that when die

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He's gonna recommend you

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To the spirit in the sky

Chorus 2

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Oh he'll recommend you to the spirit in the sky

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That's where you're gonna go when you die

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When you die and they lay you to rest

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You're gonna go to the place that's the best

Interlude 2

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Verse 3

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Never been a sinner, I never sinned

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I got a friend in Je sus

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So you know that when I die

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He's gonna set me up

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with the spirit in the sky

Chorus 3

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Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky

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That's where I'm gonna go when I die

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When I die and they lay me to rest

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I'm gonna go to the place that's the best

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Go to the place that's the best

Outro 1

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[Repeat and fade]

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Chords

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Spirit In The Sky by Norman Greenbaum is A major.

The primary chords used in Spirit In The Sky are A, D, C, E, G.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, C, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Spirit In The Sky is approximately 129 beats per minute.

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