Spirit In The Sky Norman Greenbaum

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.