Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum (Official Lyric Video)

An all-time classic! Norman Greenbaum's "Spirit In The Sky" was released in the U.S. in January 1970. In celebration of the 50th anniversary, we've given this classic hit a lyric video treatment.

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Lyrics:
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
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
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)
Oh 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 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
Oh 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

[thomastarwater]

A Christian spiritual written and sung by a Jewish guy. Only in America, friends and neighbors, only in America. Great song. One of my favorites.

[noela.rodriguezjr]

Driving into work, 5am. Dark, I'm alone. I feel lost, I ask God in a prayer, please let me know that you're still with me, that I'm heading in the right direction. A message, a sign, I said Amen and when raised the volume in the radio, this song came on. I was moved beyond measure.

[JohnJohn-kkll]

Prepare yourself, you know that you must, you gotta have a friend in Jesus 🙏🏼

[oz]

I've always been a sinner; I've always sinned, but I've got a friend in Jesus.

[MistyCarter-ouyc]

Love this song and Jesus Christ.... Can live so many days without food, , so many without water, , , BUT can't live a day without Jesus, , , he is the way, , the ONLY way❤

[walaceamaral]

AMAZING SONG! When my time arrive, I do not want my dear ones sad for me: In Jesus Christ name I will meet my Lord in the Sky! I TRULY BELIEVE ❤🙏🏼

[empresskray]

I have a friend that passed this Easter weekend, a sweet old soul. I'm dedicating this song to her.

[SusanQuillen]

I played this at my husband’s funeral as he requested and he said play it LOUD! Rip Larry

[bobamies]

I was 15 when this song was released, and on holiday in Devon in England's West Country with my parents. We were staying in a farmhouse, and the owners daughter, who was about my age, invited me to a local disco with some of her friends.
54 years later I can still hear 'Spirit in the Sky' booming out. We had our lives in front of us, thought we were invincible and the future looked bright.
Having been on life's roller coaster, and experienced some lovely ups and painful downs, I'm on the final leg of the journey. Songs like this can open portals to memories long forgotten.
Try and enjoy every day, folks. Life goes by in the blink of an eye!

[Drkjuju]

I'm 90 years old and will live for eternity in heaven., and the song is uplifting hippy legend 😂😂🎉🎉

[genehockenberry]

My wife of 36 years died on 10/29/2023 of stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and I think this is appropriate to play at her Celebration of Life service. We are children of the 60's, 70's, and 80's! RIP Ruth (Barry) Hockenberry 1964-2023 from your heartbroken husband Gene❤
Update--it's been 6 months and 18 days--I miss her more today than the day she died! My life is harder without her, and I will always have the pain of love lost!

[jimmiehauge]

Had this played at my wife's memorial service on March 30th 2024, it was beautiful and know she heard it in heaven

[Malcolm-pr]

This was the first single that i ever bought as a 13 year old, I m 67 now and still rocking and

[JawesomeShazam]

My father wasn't religious and raised me not to be either, but he loved this song. No matter what, even from a secular sense, our spirit is gonna assimilate somewhere. I hope whatever you believe in we'll all have a good time.

[JMac-peix]

My wife died 2017 and wanted this tune played as her coffin went through the curtains. God bless steph.love you always ❤

[banjerpicker]

Prepare yourself, you know it’s a must!
Gotta have a friend in Jesus!

[xmsvageebaneebusx]

This song has been played at every funeral and wedding in my family this song has a special place in all my families heart ♥️

[hunterthevampire]

My dad just passed away suddenly from a heart attack. He was only 53 but this song makes me feel better as he was a believer in god and he’s with him now

[briannebrooks]

My father did two tours in Vietnam. He passed away in his sleep 7 years ago. He was 100% disabled by the VA from Agent Orange. I grew up listening to this music. This was his favorite song and we played it at his funeral. He was an awesome dad. Being raised by a Vietnam vet was a unique experience. I miss him so much.

[Hiperruimteindustriee]

I was struggling with some questions, with my faith, and with the demons in my head (I have a disease which causes voices in my head), and I put my headphones on, listened to the the guardians of the galaxy soundtrack, and this popped out, praise the Lord! This was a blessing, cheered me up and allowed everything to make sense again after reading the Bible.