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

[@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.

[@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 😎😎😎👍👍👍👍👍

[@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

[@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.

[@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]

😪🙏

[@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.

[@fafafooey9279]

Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Amen 🙏

[@ChristianLindsey-ir9sv]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@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

[@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!!🙏✝️❤️

[@JohnJohn-kk6ll]

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

[@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

[@babyesther_]

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.

[@NostalgiaMan]

Jesus is Lord

[@ThomasBeers-vw6nt]

I have my own higher power. Respect other people's beliefs. Stop trying to force people to believe Jesus is white to. When he's from the Middle East. He'd be black. Racist.

[@guaporeturns9472]

umm 🤔

[@ThomasBeers-vw6nt]

@guaporeturns9472 it's the truth. He can be you're lord. But he ain't mine. He isn't everyone's. And that needs to be respected. Plus Jesus was human. He's not a god. Don't like what I say then block me. But to report me for different beliefs. That is fascist. I have to agree with you otherwise I'm a bad guy 😂 y'all are weak.

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@ThomasBeers-vw6nt Wtf you talking about blocking you? You’re 😜. As far as weakness , you got it backwards kiddo. Weak people need the crutch that Christianity , Islam and Judaism provide. Can’t face the reality that you will die someday so you believe in magic instead 😂 I win 🥇

[@manpower459]

Jesus was mortal he dead I am God❤😂

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@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

[@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 ❤

[@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]

❤

[@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!💖🎸

[@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 🎉❤

[@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!

[@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 🖤

[@texas6065]

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.

[@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 😢

[@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

[@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.

[@hogansheroes2793]

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!

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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 ?

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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]

​,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@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

[@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]

🤍

[@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

[@SB-iz8sz]

Such a cool song. My cousin Richard died last week. Puts a smile on my face❤️for him.

[@MaryHartman-ei9pv]

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

[@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!

[@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)

[@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.

[@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

[@clarehoward8554]

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.

[@LeslieDavis-sh8nr]

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

[@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

[@harveyrudman3137]

I have to say, The greatest one-hit wonder bar none!

[@sharoncampbell4465]

this was played at my husband's funeral 6 months ago.❤

[@brianarrant688]

I'm so sorry for you, losing your husband

[@dinozoff.645]

RIP..

[@michaelodonnell6358]

May he rest in peace

[@brendabarber7459]

I'm feeling you. THIS IS AN AWESOME SENDOFF (TRANSITION) song. ❤ 😊😊❤

[@seanreardon3920]

Jesus is the #1 bro

[@JamisonKraus-ds8oe]

Ya got it rite!!!!

[@user-wr8fw4ls7g]

figure me something out

[@materialreasonstidesofwind8442]

Christ forever

[@user-yu9lq9dq4q]

​thats wwhere i want to go!!!

[@FooFighter67]

I’m putting it in my WILL that they *WILL* play this at my funeral!

[@marilynmccord7571]

Loved this song for years!! The words are awesome and meaningful. I'm almost 72 years young, even though I'm not having a funeral so to speak, "When I die would love my family to play and listen to "Spirit In The Sky!"

[@badgerarmy2843]

76 years old here and not feelin' a day over 40 ... rocking' Skynyrd 🤙, livin' life, and havin' fun 😺😺🥳

[@josephtorres1945]

I am 73 and I love Whom this little ditty is about. "Never been a sinner...I never sinned": most don't know the significance of the state he is describing. In the Spirit, a member of the body of Jesus Christ cannot and is not a sinner. Sing it, Norman! Glory to God in the highest! At my age, I am living on borrowed time and drawing nearer to my God, on the Good Ship Jesus. It is a win/win blessing.

[@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.

[@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 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@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!

[@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 🙏

[@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” ???

[@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

[@user-bh1se9hn9j]

The more i hear this song i understand as i got older

[@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

[@calvinpollard7847]

This is one of the most beautiful songs written

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@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

[@dellaedmonds5308]

All time favorite. It doesn't get any better than this.

[@jrvh36]

This song is so good, so deep it makes me cry.

[@LovelyArmadillo-dg9ub]

My wife's father passed away June 2023 this was his favorite song so when its played we think of him

[@lelandshubert2224]

We played this at my Dad's funeral. He always said he wanted played after Amazing Grace. It sounded great in the church.

[@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 ❤️

[@maxineanderson6471]

Great song !

[@junehazel4378]

I've switched songs for my funeral many times. Now I know what my song of choice is

[@_jms430]

Until the next good song you hear

[@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

[@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!

[@jodyjones8155]

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

[@pattysalyer382]

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

[@dennywatson7385]

Love it Listened to it in VIETNAM

[@KHKsuger]

and here i am feeling old but cant be close to the age you guys are

[@Slickrick59]

​@@KHKsuger how are u doing buddy

[@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

[@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 😢

[@livindeadgirl8982]

Whoever seeing g this reply I love you…..o hope I truly feel this and it’s not my emotion 😢😢😢😢

[@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.

[@brianhacker7953]

Everyone gets along in the great spirit in the sky 🙏💜

[@vetrawhittington7841]

The lyrics in this song are AWESOME---music was way ahead of it time........I remember when this song came out......telling my age here........LOL Thank GOD I am still above ground.....Merry Christmas to all and may GOD bless us in 2021

[@lunalea1250]

Yes, they are, considering he wrote this song in under 15 minutes, 'a timeless classic'!😊🎶

[@maryanderson5286]

I'm stuck in the 70 's

[@curtisamos1615]

Merry Christmas

[@curtisamos1615]

Music for relaxing free 3d

[@curtisamos1615]

Music for relaxing

[@Gremlins84]

This is my dads favorite song, when he died last year he wanted us to play it at his funeral so crank it full blast, everybody was singing

[@mylindacasbarro777]

When I die and they lay down to rest! That’s where I am gonna go to the spirit in the sky! You got have a friend in Jesus!

[@JY-cm9bc]

This song is incredible it has always been one of my favorites

[@sonofyahweh8]

Pity it is full of lies.

[@dannygraham7885]

Life is Eternal, Everyone!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@MrAdriancooke]

A very memorable song from my childhood and I bought the single at the time

[@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.

[@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

[@philiptucci2458]

Amen, I got a friend in Jesus Christ , my Lord and personal Saviour

[@sharonponciroli5901]

The only way! Thank u Jesus.

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

Your PERSONAL savior? How arrogant. What about the rest of the universe where must it now find one?

[@marcosmanilla9383]

X2 - Praice the Lord!!!!!

[@sharynthompson2253]

AMEN❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robinellis1429]

And best friend !

[@christynewell9370]

I just played thus for my aunt sonja Williams passed away yesterday 😢 from cancer what a lady though she will be missed.❤

[@michellep5933]

I'm sorry for your loss. She is free

[@lisahennessee1585]

I lost my2 sons I definitely want this played at my funeral

[@Joao-jx1lo]

Sorry for your loss, maam/sir. Stay Strong, the LORD has them

[@climbeverest]

Sorry for your loss

[@killerJ39]

U see them again Ozzy says see u on the other side. Rip for ur bbys

[@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.

[@glendagarcia3896]

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

[@roxannross2460]

We played this for my nephew's funeral 22 years ago. It is also on his headstone. I think of him every time this is played! RIP, miss you every day!

[@markclifford1857]

Hello 👋 Roxann. 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

[@scottdrichardson77]

I volunteered with a church group that ran church services in federal penitentiary. A group of inmates got up on stage and rocked out this beauty! So epic!

[@mikeg.5233]

This was played at the celebration of life of my friend Bert. Rest in peace Bert. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@rustylee7940]

I love this song. If I could I’d travel the country, going through the streets blasting this song.

[@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