I Can Only Imagine

· by MercyMe

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Lyrics

I can on ly i (Fmaj9)mag ine

what it will be like

when I (Bbmaj9)walk

by Your side.

I can on ly i (Fmaj9)mag ine

what my eyes will see

when Your (Bbmaj9)face

is be fore me.

I can on ly i (Fmaj9)mag ine.

Sur (Bbsus2)round ed by Your glo ry, what (C)will my heart feel?

Will I (F)dance for You, Je sus, or in awe of You be still?

Will I (Bbsus2)stand in Your pres ence or to my (C)knees will I fall?

Will I (F)sing hal le lu jah?

Will I be a ble to speak at all?

I can on ly i (Bbsus2)mag ine,

I can on ly i (Fmaj7)mag ine.

I can on ly i (Fmaj9)mag ine

when that day comes

and I (Bbmaj9)find my self

stand ing (C7sus)in the Son.

I can on ly i (Fmaj9)mag ine

when all I will do

is for (Bbmaj9)ev er,

for ev er (C7sus)wor ship You.

I can on ly i (Fmaj9)mag ine.

I can on ly i (Bbmaj9)mag ine.

Sur

I can on ly i (F)mag ine.

Sur (Bbsus2)round ed by Your glo ry, what (Csus)will my heart feel?

Will I (F)dance for You, Je sus, or in awe of You be still?

Will I (Bbsus2)stand in Your pres ence or to my (C)knees will I fall?

Will I (F)sing hal le lu jah?

Will I be a ble to speak at all?

I can on ly i (Bbsus2)mag ine,

yeah,

I can on ly i (F)mag ine.

I can on ly i (Bbsus2)mag ine,

yeah,

I can on ly i (F)mag ine.

I can on ly i (Bbsus2)mag ine,

yeah,

I can on ly i (Dm9)mag ine.

I can on ly i (Bbmaj7)mag ine

when all (C)I will do

is for (Dm7)ev er,

for ev er (F)wor ship You.

I can on ly i (F)mag ine.

I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I Can Only Imagine" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I Can Only Imagine"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other MercyMe songs work for kids?: Try "FLAWLESS", "GRACE GOT YOU", "GREATER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.