Spirit In the Sky
Norman Greenbaum * Track #2 On Spirit in the Sky
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Spirit In the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
Performed by
Norman GreenbaumProduced by
Erik JacobsenWrited by
Norman GreenbaumAbout
Set to be a “religious-Rock” song, Jewish Norman Greenbaum used “Jesus” thinking (correctly) that it would be more marketable this way…he was right. In his own words – “I’m just some Jewish musician who really dug Gospel music. I decided there was a larger Jesus Gospel market out there than a Jehova...
Spirit In the Sky Lyrics
[Verse 1]
When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best
When I lay me down to die
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
Prepare yourself, you know it's a must
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)
[Chorus]
Woah, 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
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 3]
Never been a sinner, I never sinned
I got a friend in Jesus
So you know that when I die
He's gonna set me up with the spirit in the sky
[Chorus]
Woah, 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 Outro]
Spirit In the Sky Q&A
Who wrote Spirit In the Sky's ?
Spirit In the Sky was written by Norman Greenbaum.
Who produced Spirit In the Sky's ?
Spirit In the Sky was produced by Erik Jacobsen.
What did Norman Greenbaum say about "Spirit In the Sky"?
Norman Greenbaum, former member of psychedelic jug band “Dr. West’s Medicine Show and Junk Band”, was watching a performance by country and gospel singer Porter Wagoner singing a stirring song about forgiveness and redemption. With no experience or relationship to the genre, he decided immediately t...