Spirit In The Sky
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
A D C A C D
A D C A C D
A D C A C D
A D C A C D
[Verse 1]
A
When I die and they lay me to rest
D
Gonna go to the place that's the best
A
When I lay me down to die
E A
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
[Chorus]
A
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
D
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
A
When I die and they lay me to rest
E A
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
[Interlude]
A D C A C D
A D C A C D
[Verse 2]
A
Prepare yourself, you know it's a must
D
Gotta have a friend in Jesus
A
So you know that when you die
E
He's gonna recommend you
A
To the spirit in the sky
[Chorus]
A
Gonna recommend you to the spirit in the sky
D
That's where you're gonna go when you die
A
When you die and they lay you to rest
E A
You're gonna go to the place that's the best
[Solo]
A G A C
A G A C
[Interlude]
A D C A C D
A D C A C D
[Verse 3]
A
I never been a sinner, I never sinned
D
I got a friend in Jesus
A
So you know that when I die
E
He's gonna set me up with
A
The spirit in the sky
[Chorus]
A
Set me up with the spirit in the sky
D
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
A
When I die and they lay me to rest
E A
I'm gonna go to a place that's the best
E A
Go to the place that's the best
[Solo]
A G A C
A G A C
[Outro]
A D C A C D
A D C A C D
How to play Spirit In The Sky
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.