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

[@SusanQuillen]

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

[@heal8105]

Sorry for your loss 😇😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@drewcater2194]

Sorry for you loss, my gran said she wants this played at her funeral too, shes 86 and alive n well, such a crazy song, it gives my ears orgasms.

[@davidofshield4452]

😶‍🌫💛💫

[@mothmanmothman4909]

He knew that's the only way to play it!!!

[@tinkerbell9365]

I'm sorry for your loss. My mum had this played at her funeral with a photo montage, when she told my brother she wanted this song he was mortified but she got her way in the end. Since the funeral all me and him have been hearing is this song x

[@thomastarwater2989]

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.

[@redclover1027]

Yes! And Irving Berlin, also Jewish, wrote White Christmas - very cool! 😊

[@samirkamber8381]

😂

[@peterhutchins9246]

Does this mean you glorify the American/Israeli genocide in Gaza, so the Jews can steal the land of the murdered Palestinians.

[@peterhutchins9246]

The Jews asked the Romans to kill Jesus. What do you think about that.

[@Connie-kr3ky]

​@@peterhutchins9246God is the judge!!

[@jimmiehauge4086]

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

[@user-et2qi1kb2o]

Aman ❤ my wife went the 24th

[@raingubb]

May She Rest In Peace

[@kellyfrank3428]

RIP....SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

[@jamesthiemann9108]

Sorry,for your loss but you will see her again!

[@lrkk3698]

My wife went to the spirit on October 15, 2022.. This has become a top song on my playlist for my service when my day comes.

[@briannebrooks6477]

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.

[@jec1ny]

May his memory be a blessing.

[@Chrisedwards-uy2wc]

From Australia I have a friend Greg who is also a Vietnam Vet Tunnel Rat.....also affected by Agent Orange...so sorry for the loss of your dad 7 years.....which was 7 years less suffering for him.....my friend struggles every day Bless you

[@ScheelesGreen]

Next time you go and visit him, wherever he’s laid to rest, tell him from my husband and me, “Welcome Home.” ❤❤❤

[@jeanniegibbons9416]

Thank so much to your Dad and his service.so glad you have cherished memories.🇺🇸❤

[@lisaparsons4124]

You have my condolences,my Dad John Parsons passed away may19,2002, when I was 35, miss him and my mom2020, was82 💐

[@noela.rodriguezjr1169]

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, anything..... I said Amen and when raised the volume in the radio, this song came on. I was moved beyond measure.

[@redclover1027]

Just a reminder that you are NEVER alone if you've given your life to Jesus - who will never leave or forsake us! 😊

[@noela.rodriguezjr1169]

​@hazeentertainmenthiphop you keep telling yourself that, lol

[@mikewilliams4706]

He is there.😊

[@craftychic37]

❤

[@NickTheWitness]

The Holy Spirit ❤

[@empresskray8060]

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

[@connievino4226]

So sorry.

[@cosmicsman666]

xxx

[@darleneeaton8952]

R I P,,bless her

[@daystar4058]

I truly am so sorry. May she rest from her works in Christ Jesus our Savior and our Lord and to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen! 🙏

[@reflexedrose1879]

😪🙏

[@JohnJohn-kk6ll]

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

[@sandrafunny957]

I love Jesus and Jesus loves me but I don't think anymore should be concerned with anyone else's morality

[@lisaparsons4124]

@@JohnJohn-kk6ll yes I agree 💯 and what a friend we have in Jesus Christ our savior 🙏💙

[@oz1902]

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

[@donnahopkins115]

So many preachers misunderstood these lyrics. I remember how upset it made me at the time

[@user-oc8zo7om1e]

AMEN, We are all sinners!! GOD Died For our sins!! 🙏❤️

[@Nan-59]

Amen! 🙏 I don’t appreciate that this song says he never sinned 😢😮

[@donnahopkins115]

Nan--What he meant by that is , he never sinned because Jesus died on the cross so all our sins are forgiven (if we pray for forgiveness.).

[@user-oc8zo7om1e]

@@donnahopkins115 AMEN TO THAT!!! JESUS CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS!!🙏✝️❤️

[@genehockenberry5194]

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!

[@jackbest6677]

God Bless you and give you strength. Deepest sympathy 😢.

[@jacalyngilbert6756]

Deepest sympathies.

[@thehawaiianslasher]

My deepest sympathy 🙏🏾 May you heal and carry her spirit on! 🙏🏾

[@dudejibaba]

@genehockenberry5194 I’m so sorry, it hurts severely. My wife of 22 years just died Monday 11/20/23 from stage neuroendocrine carcinoma. It spread to the pancreas, liver, spine and lungs. I’m heartbroken and this song helps.

[@jacalyngilbert6756]

​@dudejibaba I'm so sorry for you loss - deepest sympathies and prayers for peace & comfort.

[@Drkjuju]

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

[@tigerlee7935]

Bless your Heart young Lady ❤

[@Nan-59]

Hey, I’ll meet ya there!🎉❤️✌🏻✌🏻

[@LowKickMT]

thats the attitude right there mate! 🎉😅💪🎉 party on forever

[@user-iw7ok9vt1y]

believe what you want, reality don't care what you believe, it does its own thing

[@RobloxQuotes]

@@user-iw7ok9vt1yenergy never dies

[@fafafooey9279]

Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Amen 🙏

[@ChristianLindsey-ir9sv]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@eileenhall6215]

he was a confessed atheist, like me3. then one day I backed right into Christ and He said "I am" , and ya know...He is

[@AndrewCasaus]

Amen you did the right thing God bless you ​@@eileenhall6215

[@walaceamaral2997]

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 ❤🙏🏼

[@LindaSafley-uf1mw]

I am so excited, when Jesus Returns,? His words when I come back. Peace & Blessings to all.

[@nickkafouris4424]

Praise The Good Lord! Ditto! See you there!

[@MistyCarter-ou9yc]

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❤

[@ChristianLindsey-ir9sv]

Yes he his 😎😎😎👍👍👍👍👍

[@karenstarr]

I live pretty fine without an imaginary friend.

[@Pigeon_z]

​​@@karenstarrdon't attack others for their beliefs. In willing to bet you go on about being inclusive. And your name suits you.

[@Lethal22GS]

@@karenstarr2.4 billion people and growing say otherwise

[@jeanniegibbons9416]

Amen! Amen!Amen!🌌

[@bobamies9162]

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!

[@joh7636]

RU single?

[@drewo.127]

💖💖💖👍👍👍

[@hippilover53]

❤

[@johnt.inscrutable1545]

Love your comment, but I still think you are a youngster. I still wonder if I was in fact invincible then. It seems though that somewhere I quit thinking I was and now I’m not. Makes me wonder.

[@uncbadguy]

Tonkin Gulf 70-71 I heard that song a lot aboard ship.

[@Jawesome1Shazam]

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.

[@k4you4me]

My Friend...investigate, Send a question to God the creator of all things. "Show me yourself, God" He will answer that true request.

[@user-nq3vu3ov6i]

same

[@lisaparsons4124]

@@Jawesome1Shazam believe in Jesus Christ our savior,For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that who shall beliefith in me should not perish but have everlasting life

[@Jawesome1Shazam]

@@lisaparsons4124 doesn't sound like a just and loving god, to me, don't waste your time.

[@corrythompson3565]

You're past position in the secular division has been filled. Now go have fun. The good way.

[@sylverstarduster]

I GOT A FRIEND IN JESUS❤️🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@juanmora-eh5ge]

That's my friend, thank you Lord!

[@user-bt1kp2ve3i]

Tell your friend to get down here and deal with all the shit that's going on

[@Pigeon_z]

​@@user-bt1kp2ve3ido not put the lord to the test.

[@bertasingan2597]

my brother passed away two weds ago, from kidney failure and congestive heart failure. today was the last day for his service. my eyes are swollen from crying these past several days, so it's uplifting to hear this song and to remember to not just mourn his passing, but to celebrate the life he did live, and be thankful he is no longer in pain. i still miss him terribly, and im trying to find comfort that hes in a much better place now. thank you for making this available. peace and prayers, everyone. 👍🏽

[@ElizabethBudlong]

I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏🏽 he's at peace now 🖤

[@texas6060]

So Sorry for your loss. I understand where you are coming from. I also have lost 2 of my Brothers (younger) its still hard as 1 passed in 2005 an the other in 2020. I often have to go to my music just to cope. It's still hard everyday.

[@silverlightfox6621]

I have a twin , and I know ultimately one day one of us will go, the other will be left changed, don't cry since they are gone, enjoy the time you spent together, and love the people you care about more, since one day we all return to the maker

[@ec1628]

My brother passed away in ‘92. I’m still drying my eyes over his loss. Be strong brother. Remember, there are people in this thread who never had a brother. You and I my have lost ours, but at least there was a time when we had them here with us.

[@geekthegirl6961]

So sorry for your loss. Sending love and support from NY.

[@relaxinandchillaxin]

100% the funkiest song about Jesus ever written.

[@cindypolk3720]

Gotta aman what you said.🙏💪

[@ruredtovotered]

Thank you Jesus

[@terrymuzy7772]

ZZ Top's "Jesus just left Chicago and he's headed for New Orleans".......Right there also...

[@user-vq9dt3yx6f]

THATS THE TRUTH LOL❤

[@ITFDAVE]

Funny story... this song makes Jesus blush

[@JMac-pe9ix]

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

[@user-jf8dc9vf4k]

That's Beautiful. God bless you.

[@patrickmccarthy8386]

Beautiful tribute

[@evolutionpr]

[@michellehoward1611]

I sent this song and the same request to my family just today. I want it played loud as I am carried out. I hope everyone smokes and dances out of the service with me.

[@user-kg5dp7zw9e]

This was the first single that i ever bought as a 13 year old, I m 67 now and still rocking and rolling🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇲🇺🇲☮️🎸😍😎

[@mikesluyter5288]

Do the math 54 years

[@987654321act]

@@mikesluyter5288 He was 13 in 1969 or '70, when this song came out. Now he's 67. His math is correct and he's still rockin' n rollin'!

[@trashyaqua6239]

My g-ma passed away a week ago and wanted us all to dance to this at her service. Love you forever and always Grandma

[@zeppelino243]

May she rest in Peace, I pray for her soul as I sing along

[@DianeShelley-mn2wp]

Glory to God. Fance unto the Lord.

[@brooksbrown580]

Sounds like a wonderful woman!

[@JscottSears]

❤

[@banjerpicker5273]

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

[@lisaparsons4124]

@@banjerpicker5273 yes I agree 💯 a friend in Jesus Christ our savior

[@suzannecollins4869]

It’s May 17, 2024 and I love this classic song ❤️ I’ll be 72 years old on June 20! I still enjoy these “old” endearing classics. I will be going up to the spirit in the sky someday. Thank You Norman Greenbaum❤️

[@BettyTerBeek-iu2sy]

It’s May 21, 2024 and I love this song. Just turned 16 years old. I still have a lot of time before I live with the Spirit in the sky, God willing. This is a good song.

[@Tracy_R]

Happy birthday Sue🎉

[@deerhoda7574]

The music of our youth ❤

[@hippilover53]

Happy Birthday 🎉❤

[@danielbianchi3479]

Agreed 100% 2024 June 16 thailand ❤

[@crownroyal3337]

I will NEVER forget this song. I pulled up to the nursing home to see my Mom and this song came on. My Mom passed away that same day. 🙏💖✌ I love and miss you Mom. R.I.P.

[@chadwalkingmoonulmer]

😢😢😢

[@Shawney-jf6kc]

No sadness…she’s with God.

[@chadwalkingmoonulmer]

Aweee what was her name if I may ask

[@Paula-cj7hy]

What a sweet comment ❤

[@TraciDoering-hw8hu]

WOW1. That’s amazing. Did you have the chance to tell your mom? God was talking to you, preparing you and reminding you that she was going to glory. I’m sorry for your loss. I had an amazing miracle when my dad passed that is a treasure that has stayed with me almost 40 years now. The memory didn’t dim, but is stronger than ever. I look forward to seeing my dad again

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

My generation, we weren't afraid to sing and talk about Jesus ‼️‼️‼️✝️

[@communicologiststoday]

ever hear of Kanye West? Not only your generation...

[@BugRib]

I thought it was about Brahman. 🙏

[@BugRib]

Just kidding. That was “My Sweet Lord” by George Harrison. 🙏

[@rammylevy2436]

Hate to break it, but jesus was a false prophet fooling billions

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes im never afraid or ashamed to talk about Jesus Christ our savior love Jesus

[@stephanielaurenbounds4958]

LOVE the early 70’s graphics/animation as I’m JUST OLD ENOUGH to remember them!!!

[@hunterthevampire1313]

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

[@Teenabella]

I'm so sorry my friend is dying she's stage 4 cancer only 53

[@hunterthevampire1313]

@@Teenabella I’m very sorry. It will be okay. Be there for her for as long as you can and in return she will always be there for you x

[@judahdavis8061]

Sorry buddy sending the lil bit of happiness i have rn from the drugs I just did:( GMA died from stage 4 cancer was my eveything i love you grandma

[@AmericanPatriot1778]

I lost my Mom at 52, stay strong.

[@shirleyluke-me5mw]

My father was 53 1972. Skated to Norman 1971 & 1972 never again. Love the song though...

[@weedhead421]

My mom loved this song and she's just passed away in my arms on Saturday from a severe stroke and she will forever loved and missed. i love you mom and this song will always remind of you, please everyone please pray for me and my family we are in mourning and losing her is the toughest things i will have to go through in my entire life. Rip Mom 12/15/58-09/30/23

[@kimmygirl4544]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I missed my mother too, terribly. I will pray that God give you and your family strength, comfort and peace. You are loved. 🙏❤️

[@pamkammann1176]

So very sorry for your loss. I lost my mom Jan 21 , 2021 , she would have been 93 on April 12, 2021, I miss her a lot .. I truly feel everyone’s losses ..😢

[@pierre4252]

my condolances... my mom also passed away a few years ago... She died while I caressed her icy face....

[@thecasualrider2668]

God give you the strength to go through it this is the biggest loss some one can have when I even think about losing my mom it scares the shit putta me , she will always be with you ❤

[@weedhead421]

​@@thecasualrider2668your absolutely right I'm in hella pain and the pain of losing a parent especially your mother is unbearable to take I can't stop thinking and crying about her and I been crying so much it hurts to cry and even wipe the tears away from my eyes but that won't stop me from the pain of thinking about her. Man I remember when I was young kid I would tell my mom and dad crying and hugging them tons of times saying I love you and don't want to lose you both because I understood what death was at a very early age. I always told my mom and dad I loved them daily and it never stopped and I had mom's in my life the whole time and she would help me out with my epilepsy and when I had seizures she saved my life many times when going through violent seizures and the last time was in July. My mom's heard me fall over upstairs in my room and she knew to call 911 and came up and was doing CPR on me from not breathing and my face was in the carpet while my body is violently shaking from the seizures and when I came to three days later from a short coma the drs told me if my mom's didn't hear me fall over I would have passed away cause I had 9 violent seizures and they had to revive me in the hospital. Thank God for her in my life and back in April is when I found my mom unconscious on her bed with foaming out her mouth I called 911asap and saved her life then from her first stroke and she was hospitalized for a month. When mom's came home I took care of her and after a month or two her health was getting better but had to use a oxygen tank to breathe better. I thank God he let me have 5 more months with her before she passed away and I done everything I could to save her when finding my mom slumped over on her bed and thick dark blood coming out her mouth and nose, I grabbed the phone called 911 and I was doing CPR on her shaking her screaming my loudest to do anything to get her to wake up. The pandemics came quickly and took over and done everything they could to revive her and watching that happen in front of me was so painful to witness that I haven't been able to get any sleep or even eat much and I can't take myself downstairs it's too painful to be in the same room where your mom's just passed away at. My mom's was a great woman and mother and she helped others in need with food clothes shoes whatever she could and that took to us her kids that we do the same thing like she done and I helped a lot of people make sure the families in need that their kids had Xmas presents, new bikes, skateboards, new clothes, shoes, backpacks and school equipment and I thank her for giving me that because it feels great to help others in need and truly it's better to give than receive. My mom helped my dad 24/7 when he had throat cancer and she barely slept she wanted to make sure that my dad was tested with care because she had to clean out his trek about once every hour or two and he was going through chemotherapy so his health was going downhill from that. She helped him beat cancer and if my mom's wasn't their like she was he wouldn't had survived cancer not even with those house care nurse they try to hire for home care. but my dad passed away from his third heart attack and I seen the paramedics do everything they can to save his life with no success and it's hella painful knowing that I seen both parents pass away the same way with paramedics doing all they can to save them. They both will be forever missed and pops was a great man also, he was a Korean war veteran and he loved all his family and pops had me at 53 years old and mom's was 25 lol. Love ain't nothing but a number that's true and they loved each other very much and that's why I will always hold high respect for both of them especially mom's and she always helped me with my son and daughter with taking them to school, feeding them, reading to them the Bible, taking them to the park and so on. Sorry for writing so much it's just I'm in deep pain of losing her and just needed someone to listen to what I'm going through and back on Jan 16th I lost my best friend Stephen lofton he took his life in jail and he was a great friend always their for me. when I lost my brother to suicide in 96 he was their and when we were 15 our friend Michael Martinez his mom killed her gf, him and then herself and a year after that his older sister Sabrina took her life from the pain. I lost many people in my life from suicide, murder, cancer, and other health reasons I'm just glad to be here another day for my kids and if they weren't here in my life I would probably have taken my life by now from the pain of my mom's, just please keep me in your thoughts and prayers that's all I ask for from anyone who listens and thank you and God bless for your kind words I truly take it to heart. Mom's 12/15/58-09/30/23 pops 03/02/31-10/01/05

[@thomaswaters8643]

A very good friend died today. She loved this song and wanted it played when her time came. This is for you Eileen.

[@karenkeeling9598]

That truly is so beautiful.

[@colonalklink14]

Truly sorry for your loss. This song is one of the greatest of all time.

[@ark5590]

🧡

[@venomlecommuniste9022]

🎵come on Eileen🎵

[@wanderinggeri8477]

RIP Eileen.

[@jacobgamez4423]

When this came out in 70, I went to church 2 times a week!

[@drewo.127]

Played this at the end of my uncle’s funeral service. And honestly, with him being a rocker, not only was it a nice way to help us feel a bit better, I feel that this song was his way of comforting us, thanking us, and reassuring us that he’ll be alright! Also, I have no doubt that he was (and still is) rocking out to this song as our own Spirit in the Sky, alongside *the* Spirit in the Sky! Keep on rocking, dude! Love you 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.

[@andrewwabik5125]

I wish you nothing but hope, happiness, and peace my friend.

[@Hiperruimteindustriee]

Thank you! :) I wish that for you too.

[@thisissparta8884]

Stay strong. Times are getting crazy. God bless.

[@nickkafouris4424]

Wonderful. Yes we must resd the Bible for the Way which is Jesus

[@FallafelWaffel]

This might be 'TOP-5" best songs to smoke a cigarette to. 5 years off the darts, but I can't deny it's a vibe. I hope whoever is reading this has a great day, and know that you are important to someone even if you don't believe it.

[@DonnaElder-um2sr]

Great, comment just need to put down that cigarette it's a sin. Have a very Blessed Day!

[@MaryHartman-ei9pv]

"Gotta have a friend in JESUS"!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️

[@user-dc8fc1uu8y]

This is my husband's song he passed away on January 22 2024 I dedicated this song to my husband

[@cindypyle7047]

I lost my other half 9 years 7 months 7 days ago live doesn't die❤

[@elizabethjanz2534]

God will never leave us or forget us!

[@dwhitman3092]

Much Love to you. ❤️

[@cosmicsman666]

xxx

[@crosales8184]

I'm so sorry for your loss ❤

[@peterheinen6110]

I am no Christian, but oh dear.... this song is UPLIFTING.

[@brooksbrown580]

This song is comforting for sure....

[@Shawney-jf6kc]

You can’t go wrong when you find Jesus. Keep looking brother.

[@oldamerican8070]

God is alive, and with you every day, all you need to is except him.

[@joepeanut6827]

Peter, that's the name of one of Jesus decifels. the ONLY way to heaven is through Jesus. give your heart to him and live forever in heaven with him and us. GOD Bless you.🙏🙏🙏🙏☝

[@HemiChrysler]

@@oldamerican8070 is this god a physical entity, meaning it has a mass, as we do ?

[@urantia66]

It is not death it is Graduation. Thank God for living in us. This gives Us Eternal Life because God is Eternal.

[@Nan-59]

Yes! Amen!

[@Realityisnotmatter]

Everyone wants to go to Paradise, but none want to Die...

[@user-bt1kp2ve3i]

All pure crap

[@sylverstarduster]

Death is just a passing from the physical plane, To the Spiritual Realm. Trust that YOU have a friend in Jesus👍🏼🙏🏼👍🏼

[@joseluis.martineztorresmar7783]

U hit it man! Everything is recycled. Us included.. very nice 👍👍👍

[@user-bt1kp2ve3i]

Yes but some crap goes to landfill

[@shirleyashmore2087]

We just had my cousin's funeral yesterday and this was her song. She died with cancer. Love you Norma❤ Fly high in the sky

[@cminchey0909]

They hear you still

[@jamesrandolph6021]

I'm convinced that the days of artists creating music like this are long gone. I get super depressed if I have to endure 10 minutes of today's music.

[@mcbusteanims6619]

dude probably doesn't look hard enough

[@davidbarker7238]

GOD HAS HELPED ME SOBER FOR GOING ON 2 MONTHS. I COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT ALONE

[@robertwolford968]

Good job buddy

[@c4wolf_]

Nice david... keep doing the foot work@!!!

[@robertwolford968]

Just keep it simple buddy,,there's a bunch of us out here, right buy your side

[@Barbie_Esther]

Me too 😭👍 I adore Him it's such freedom to be clean 😎

[@davidbarker7238]

It's great to have support from complete stranger's, that understand. Thank you all.

[@lindacochran-causey4705]

After my husband died. I played this song for our two young children. It was hard for them to understand daddy wasn’t coming home again.

[@marialouisej3982]

🤍

[@johnrossi1502]

God Bless ❤❤

[@CHRISTINA-no6rc]

We all need the lord in our lives, I pray that this throw back song reaches someone to come into the light of Christ. And remember just do ur best & let GOD TAKE CARE OF THE REST

[@KathleenMiles-]

There's just something so powerful about the melody, rhythm, and the instruments used in this song. It's very moving.

[@r.martin3494]

Yep you got it. Its the syncapated rythm like "double-time" or something and that gut-gurgling rasp. I guess you have to be old enough, it's a 70's thing! Its a shoulder grabber for sure. Did I just write that? Holy moly. 😅😊

[@kalebaguilar928]

I love the fuzz pedal effect of those years dude

[@user-mn5gn4sb7m]

Don't forget the lyrics Amen 😊

[@AnnoyedMeteorShower-mf6ly]

Praise due!!!

[@birdlover6842]

I feel the same way!

[@charlesnina1439]

I heard this song on the radio as I drove to the funeral home for my 92-year-old Mother's service. When I heard it, I knew Mom was in heaven. No need to worry.

[@justaviewer1723]

@Mass why did you feel the need to comment on this comment 🤔

[@thisperson8441]

@Mass ratiod

[@justaviewer1723]

@Mass I suppose we'll never know.

[@channelname9256]

@@thisperson8441 What do you mean ratioed his comment has more likes than yours

[@thisperson8441]

@@channelname9256 not by me but by the other commenters (specifically justaviewer)

[@reyemtiw]

For those who don’t know this was a Vietnam War anthem. Came out in 1969. Huge hit!!! On Rolling Stone’s top 500. We felt for the soldiers of course and that stupid war but this was a positive song that even in the face of the worst you could think of the best. It’s SPIRITual.

[@TheBrotherdarkness9]

This is no "War-Anthem". Most inconic "war"-songs are anti war and this one was inspired by Gospel.

[@MillyPalomino]

@@TheBrotherdarkness9 Not inspired by Gospel. Inspired by the Almighty Dollar! Norman Greenbaum is Jewish, but instead of using a Jewish word for God, he used "Jesus" because he thought it would be more marketable. I think he was right.

[@Normal_Milk]

1969 nice

[@clare8554]

Good to know! bought the as my first 45rpm, will be at m funeral!, was 13 at the time!

[@natashanonnattive4818]

Vietnam tragedy, more died from friendly fire than vietcon. It was weird, maybe on purpose. Officers didn't inform the location of posted troops to the incoming which caused them to kill & mame their own side.

[@annekeruben3238]

God bless you all, this little life aint all that bad but what's waiting is the true party 🎉🎉🎉

[@user-bt1kp2ve3i]

There will be nobody at the true party this time now is the true party then the party will be over and after that nothing

[@moon_dog4]

Maybe so ,maybe we will never know. Although as the priest said to the atheist, if your right we've both lost nothing, if I'm right you have lost everything

[@annekeruben3238]

@user-bt1kp2ve3i I have been helped too much by God in the most obscure ways to be an atheist. When I was younger, I did question religion and what atheists, such as Christopher Hitchens, said made sense to me when I was younger. But, like I mentioned, when I was tested in life by difficulties, I did find myself praying, and God helped. To each their own. I'll be happy to join the party after this life. 😄🎉

[@Mazzy22]

I am a flower child born in the mid 60's, I am sorry I was not born in this lifetime yet for these great song. AMEN

[@user-tm7lh8mj2y]

My husband is on Hospice. We have been together for over 37 years. He told me several tears ago this is the song he wants played at his funeral. So I am preparing the list with a broken heart.

[@michellep5933]

May the Lord guide you and keep you strong. 🙏 God bless you both 🙏

[@acespade211]

Oh My God. I just went thru this with my wife as well. 45 years together and I played this song for her on hospice and she died 10 minutes later. So sorry for your loss😢

[@terencewbird2410]

You married a man with great taste.

[@user-ow3jj3im4k]

When you hear this song it will start to mend your broken heart. Bless you

[@kimberlymoreno2522]

I'm so sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to you and your family. This song is so healing and when you play it sing, dance and rejoice in the fact that he is in a better place and picture him smiling, singing and dancing with you. God bless you and keep you 🙏

[@jaredlambert9472]

I played this song for my father as he was dying from pancreatic cancer, I believe it was the last thing he heard along with me saying I love him

[@stevegant7286]

“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6

[@user-mf3rx9es1e]

But I like to think He loves Classic Rock too.

[@connievino4226]

Yes

[@iowa_don]

In June of 2018 I won a "contest" on the Alaska Railroad going from Denali to Anchorage by identifying Norman Greenbaum as the artist of this song. Norman's son is/was a conductor on said railroad and initiated the contest. I won a rusty railroad spike as my prize. It was AWESOME!

[@BigLeggedEmma]

One of the most badass rock n roll songs.

[@makeitsonumberone1358]

reminds me of platoon or full metal jacket

[@ericlapointe4518]

Facts

[@user-bi5if1ip6t]

BadAss Relevant 😎🤘🏻💪🇺🇸☝️

[@timshaw5626]

Yessir!

[@donnamauro5117]

The Best is yet to come!!!

[@jstone1211]

I am 66 and have listened to this song for many years. Only now do I understand the lyrics. I am requesting this be played when I go. Nobody will be there but ....

[@ral858]

Jesus will be there!

[@magbuell]

Oh my mama, this makes me smile but hurts so very bad. I don’t want to do this life without you. It’s been 2 weeks and it feels like a whole other lifetime I’ll play it for you mama, I’ll play it loud while we dance!

[@Milkman420_]

This was my father’s favorite song according to my mother. My father passed in a vehicle accident when I was 5. I know he is in heaven because only the good die young. This one is for you Sr 😇 u

[@user-or8ng8fd7c]

in all honesty... this song gives me hope of what is to come hereafter just for being a friend in Jesus.

[@brooksbrown580]

Yes indeed, this song is kind of a Instructional Manual...

[@lilianneknight3039]

❤it thinking of a dear friend who passed away Mai last year miss her dearly 😢

[@oneofgodschildren]

I wanna go back to these days when everyone was kind and we helped our neighbors Amen🥰🥰🥰

[@diannejohnson4395]

Amen

[@casualgamername135]

They weren't that good

[@miguels.b.2749]

@@casualgamername135 but they were still better than our days...

[@ExoticD]

​@@miguels.b.2749 yep. My dad says back in the day everyone seemed nicer and happier

[@salembendeck]

You need to realize society hasn't changed that much at all, you did.

[@kellycyr6559]

I first heard this song in my good patient and good friend's backyard. His name was Hawk Lindberg. Ever since, I want this song played at my funeral and all my loved ones will be rocking and dancing and I know I will be there looking down from heaven!!! Blessings to you Norman Greenbaum for composing and playing this!!!!

[@BJPryor]

Funny thing, Norman Greenbaum is Jewish, but thought it would be fun (and easy) to write a (tongue-in-cheek) gospel song. It took him 15 minutes to write out the lyrics. He is surprised when people take the song so seriously. Greenbaum has made a considerable amount of money in royalties from this song for 50 years, but he's been a dairy farmer, rather than a musician, most of his life. He will be 82 years old on November 20, 2024. He is one of the classic one-hit wonders.

[@robertwolford968]

Hmmmm

[@BrysonCole-rl2rj]

⁠​⁠Missed out on it being a Gospel song. It’s any but Christian Gospel.

[@robertwolford968]

@@BrysonCole-rl2rj ,,well its right there,,its I think it is a good christian song,,u know he's Jewish, and I just think he was on to something even though he wasn't a christian, he actually wrote that song in 15 minutes

[@BrysonCole-rl2rj]

@@robertwolford968 How can you say it’s a good Christian song. Have you read the lyrics?

[@Clyde-Crashcup]

@@BrysonCole-rl2rj Ya think? You are wrong. It's POWERFUL Christian Gospel.

[@kevinrecinos6136]

My coworker just passed away in his sleep yesterday morning this was his song he told me to listen to I didn’t get it till now 😔 🕊️ Dave Grothe love you brotha💯

[@JoyceBarrett-tq9yw]

So sorry for your loss 😢

[@user-ki6kg2ky3f]

​@@JoyceBarrett-tq9yw,

[@user-ki6kg2ky3f]

,

[@user-ki6kg2ky3f]

​,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@normanrappaport6683]

MY MOTHER DIED AT 47 IN 1962. I WAS 15 YEARS OLD. SHE HAD A BRAIN TUMOR. THANK GOD JESUS ENTERED INTO MY LIFE. I WILL BE WITH MY FAMILY ONE DAY. WE WILL LIVE IN A BRAND NEW WORLD WITHOUT SICKNESS AND DEATH. NO PAIN NO WARS ONLY PEACE AND LOVE FOR ALL MANKIND. HALLELUJAH TO THE LAMB OF GOD. AMEN.

[@christinemaritz9119]

Halleluja, Amen

[@ginafaithfulforsuchatimeas4185]

Yes!! Beautifully expressed the Truth and Love of Christ. I am the Truth the way and the Life nobody comes to the Father except through me-Jesus See you in the clouds ☁️ my Friend. In His Love for all eternity ❤️ But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9

[@OrchestralOrg]

*today's my 47th birthday. my brother just posted this song on facebook while i'm watching celebration of life, samantha koenig (she's believed to have died this day, 11 years ago - victim of homicide).* *sorrows for your loss, today's the 4th joyful mystery of the holy rosary. i hope you remember your mother & jesus today, in joy. :D*

[@lisamwood3]

@@ginafaithfulforsuchatimeas4185 why does it say” “Never been a sinner, I never sinned” ????

[@lisamwood3]

“Why does he say Never been a sinner, I never sinned” ???

[@noemibasset3743]

like someone in the comments said'' i want that song to be played at my funeral. If they don't, I'm not going" ha ha that was a good one!

[@denisewebb5423]

My son has passed away and this is what he was happy with this song

[@kimberlyeglynelsonbrown5301]

My dad died. I took care of him for those last three horrific months. The last week he screamed and screamed and screamed. This song has brought me peace somehow.

[@jackbest6677]

God rest his soul. Our deepest sympathy. 😢

[@kimberlyeglynelsonbrown5301]

@@jackbest6677 thank you ❤️🙏

[@ryanehlis426]

Because Jesus Christ gave his life so we could be forgiven and live with him in heaven 🎉❤ the place that is the best!

[@charliemorton6211]

for him aswell x my dads in the sky too x

[@charliemorton6211]

my dad was Ian Ramsey Horton TOP BLOKE! suddenly taken from me.

[@jpoopist]

Probably the most mainstream Christian rock ever... And it's a hippy trip video. Amazing. I love it

[@thatgirlridesherpony58]

He’s a Jew!

[@seregill13]

He isn't Christian, just wrote it because he knew it would sell.

[@markstothard630]

It's a satirical song.....he's taking the mickey.

[@ww2remembered983]

@@thatgirlridesherpony58 Haaaa...

[@koolkat-hq5xc]

Interpret it however you like but I dont think he intended it to be Christian

[@claytonkr05]

I dont need gospel when I got Norman Greenbaum and Jesus 💪💪

[@honeylove4983]

My father has mentioned many a time how he wants this song played at his funeral. It holds many memories of his time in the Army and it holds many memories for me of my childhood with him cruising. After he passes on to the next life, it’s gonna be hard to listen to it. I love you dad ❤

[@OscarBravoUSA]

I was a child of six in 1970. This song was all over the radio back then. Memories of childhood innocence and still a great song.

[@NoOne-bp2jw]

I was eight in 1970. Great time to be a child. I look at today's world and feel badly for kids today and am thankful that I grew up in great times.

[@JoeyEasy]

13 year old here. 👋 luckily my parents have great taste in music lol

[@omarmorales4052]

Affirmative Control a Great Song of its Time.

[@jayjaynella4539]

@@NoOne-bp2jwI was 2X that age in 1970. Truly great times to live in.

[@NoOne-bp2jw]

@@jayjaynella4539 Yes they were. If I could go back, I would.

[@ericapayne6632]

When I arrived to the funeral of the early life of my mom, this song was on. I was the 1st and only person in parking lot. Shoot, I got out and started worshipping God and celebrating her new life with JESUS CHRIST. amen

[@josephtorres1945]

12 God bless you.

[@MrConroach420]

God Bless you Sister. She is playing tennis with Jesus right now! He is the original Dude.

[@MissPookajinx]

Amen amen

[@livindeadgirl8982]

I hope everyone that was diagnosed with cancer listening to this song can find some comfort, I send my blessings from the bottom of my heart….. I can only hope Jesus will take me 😢

[@mochagunny6229]

The whole world loves you. You just love the Lord, he has your back.

[@Scorpionsun]

Thank you ❤

[@eileenthiery6881]

This song gives me comfort. I too will have this played. But I have asked my pastor to clarify that I have sinned just like the rest of the population. I bought the disc and also the one that is " Come on Eileen. No mourning at my funeral. Clapping, dancing and laughter sending me off to my best journey!

[@deskslam4232]

Anyone else here not Christian but just love the song anyway? Can't get enough of that guitar riff.

[@gab31282]

It's not a fully Christian song. It was written and composed by a Jewish guy who tried his best to create a Christian rock gospel song, but listed some major mistakes about Christian beliefs. Still...he did a good job and made a great song.

[@jessfarrier420]

With everything so miraculous and marvelously unexplained in this word it blows my mind how people can still not have a belief in the afterlife or Jesus!!!🤯

[@diamondreuben6650]

This is my favourite song ever but I believe everything isa simulation

[@Forever.memeworld]

Everything is sound Frequency and vibration . God spoke Everything and everyone into this way of being . It’s all in the music . Religion is a trap to keep your vibration low . So much to unwind from our brainwashing . Infiltration of the earthly beast . We will soar like the spirit in the sky some day .

[@triplem9805]

Yes.

[@davisuehara3528]

May Yehovah bless you all. You are doing God's work. May he bless you and all your families.

[@cherylcipres8620]

And Yeshua too ❤️

[@user-vg6mj5eg3n]

thank you i will pray for healing of all losses great and small, peace and calm on Eart

[@user-rc3oc5fy5q]

Thank you

[@cmoon1563]

Ok im not making this up I was driving to Yucca Valley this afternoon this song came on at 444pm and I turned my head to the right and Saw a double Rainbow! I got the chills ( remembered this song when I was a kid in the 70s,) it was amazing:)

[@jodyjones8155]

I've grown up in Motown world from the '60's , nice to hear you all agree 😊

[@TheStarwarsian]

Prayed for the first time in years yesterday. It was great.

[@brittt5551]

My uncle (who was the rock of the family) he loved this song and played this two days before he suffered a stroke. So if you were at community hospital downtown Fresno California and you heard someone blare this on a speaker. That was me! My uncle wanted a proper send off. He was a Air Force man during the war in the 60s. It’s just crazy that he was playing it just two days before he had a stroke… bone chilling.

[@anthonydavies35]

One of the best dirty guitar sounds ever. Absolutely love it. Like a drug

[@Youmeanstars]

My passed and we played it in the procession. He loved this song, It took me 28 years to enjoy this the way he did… This song rocks Dad

[@ObjectIsCool]

My dad told me he wanted this played at his funeral one time. I don’t know why, but it always stuck with me and it’s the first thing that comes to mind whenever i hear this song. Needless to say, i’m glad i haven’t had to hear this there yet.

[@WatchwomanDavis]

Come Jesus come!!! I'm ready to meet him! This is the one right now! ❤️

[@cherylfrench943]

I love listening to this song I feel Jesus moving in my heart God is my Father ❤❤❤❤❤

[@craigallbee3284]

I try not to sin; but I do and I go to bed and lying there I ask the Lord to forgive me. Then I remember the apostle Paul: I do the things I don’t want to do and I do the things I should do. The war is in my mind and the flesh. This tune reminds me that as long as I’m in this body, I can’t help not sinning.

[@barbaraparker6996]

True! Thank God He understands and gives us Grace.🙂

[@dudemantis5612]

I don’t know why it took me this long to find this masterpiece but I’m glad I found it.

[@callieteal9976]

My mama passed away Oct 2, 2022 and requested this song played at her service!! I miss you mama, love you!!

[@Lewie-vs6nn]

I fell bad may the Rest in Paradise

[@bighanky8919]

So sorry to hear about your lost

[@amcone8268]

May she rest in peace. My mom passed away August 23 2023.

[@michellebenfield9953]

I’m seeing this almost a yr to the day you lost your Moma. I hope you feel her love while you dance and blast this song in her memory!! ❤

[@zando5531]

1 year ago today, i hope youre well. rest in peace

[@iainstewart9844]

This was a big tune in 1972 l was on a parachute course at RAF Abingdon then and this song always reminds me of those days.

[@SSL-tq5rp]

This song was the finale at my wife's celebration of life this past Saturday June 22. We were married 50 years.

[@rhondashinn4952]

May your beautful wife RIP and Fly High

[@leemckee6963]

I loved that feeling as a young teen in the late 60s in a small country town hearing a new song , like this classic. You knew from the first few bars....you'd get the 45 and play it to death !

[@pattysalyer382]

What a GREAT song by Norman Greenbaum !!!❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@kennethwalker725]

Nice change of lyrics, I've always been a sinner, I've always sinned, but I got a friend in Jesus..

[@JessicaB1982]

Listen to Dan Vasc's rendition of Amazing Grace. It's beautifully done, I cry everytime I listen to it, it's that good.

[@angelarawlins3703]

I LOVED THIS as a teenager, what am I now yrs later, a Spiritual Medium - who knew 🤷🏼‍♀️🙏🏼💗

[@_jms430]

This song has nothing to do with the evil you involve yourself in. If you don’t repent you’ll go to Satan in Hell tucked in a lovely hand basket. Jesus is the only way to Heaven. Without him there is no Salvation

[@angelarawlins3703]

@@_jms430 Evil. RUBBISH, Jesus is a Spirit. We all have a Spirit within

[@imacheesesandwich]

I love you so much Jesus 🙏

[@jennacarroll9200]

Thinking of my mother in law today. She passed from cancer over a year ago. She was a strong woman of God. She loved Jesus. I know exactly where she is right now and that brings me peace. Rest easy with that spirit in the sky Mary ❤️

[@glendagarcia3896]

I love this song, I 70 wanted it play at my end too,how can our father not like this song. ❤❤❤

[@LataunyaGreen]

My mother used to play this when I was a little girl she sure did she used to play this when I was a little girl my mother had all the albums and I remember her playlist when I was a little girl I used to love the song because she taught me about Jesus when I was very young and I knew about heaven so every time she would play this I knew what heaven was about and I was just seeing this song 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@juliamayoramsay9470]

A great song. Reminds me of times that were less complicated.

[@prgnow]

Yes, they certainly seemed so. I was a kid then and what did I know about the world, I was safe, and loved, a home and plenty of food. I was out on the prairies of Saskatchewan. I didn’t have many things to entertain me. I drew and made up stories, learned crafts and the radio only played when my dad was home. It was a simple life but so peaceful. Sometimes I heard coyotes howl at a train during the night.

[@huletnadof313]

When was that?

[@jonathandelong7463]

It was pysop back then too

[@texashugs2003]

I was an official hippie growing up and was at the original Woodstock and been fighting bladder cancer (very aggressive) for 3 years now and everyone knows I want this song blasted all over social media when I pass away

[@mojojojo6400]

Cancer is just your boarding ticket to HEAVEN. Energy never dies. You just move onto some place else..which is way way better.

[@markclifford1857]

Hello 👋 Donna. How are you doing? Hope you are fine, I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado. Where you are from? You seem like a real country girl

[@thomaswinkler7809]

Stay strong Donna!

[@michellep5933]

​@@mojojojo6400I so agree with you! It's a place I can only hope my heart is pure enough for🙏 What a joyous time it will be reuniting with all my loved ones. 😇🙏 God bless everyone and may the Lord keep you safe 🙏

[@alexharrington30]

There are lots of things that kill cancer now day should look into it

[@lisaparsons4124]

Norman Greenbaum a great singer and spirit in the sky,a great song,I remember in 1974, when I was 8

[@YerpDerp17]

As a non religious person this songs groove is undeniable. Sounds amazing in some audiophile headphones.