Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)

· by The Temptations

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Lyrics

Each (G)day through my win dow I (Am)watch her as (Dsus)she pass es (G)by.

i ly.

I (G)say to my self, home out in “You’re (Dsus)such try a luck y dren, (G)guy.” be three.

I tell you, (G)I To have a girl like (Am7)her

is tru ly (G)a dream come true.

Out of (G)all the fel lows in the (Am7)world,

she be longs to (G)me.

But it was (G)just my i mag i na tion

(G)run nin’ a way with me.

(D)It was (G)just my i mag i na

(Am7)tion

(D)run nin’ a (G)way with me.

Oo

(G)day through my Soon we’ll be (Am)mar ried as (Dsus)and raise a (G)fam i ly.

A (G)coz y lit tle home out in the (Dsus)coun try with two chil dren, (G)may be three.

I tell you, (G)I To have a girl like (Am7)her

can vis ual (G)ize dream it all.

This could (G)n’t be a dream for too (Am7)real

it be all to (G)seems.

But it was (G)just my i mag i na tion

(G)run nin’ a way with me.

(D)It was (G)just my i mag i na

(Am7)tion

(D)run nin’ a (G)way with me.

Oo

(G)way with me.

Ev ’ry night on my knees I pray:

Dear Lord,

hear my plea.

Don’t ev er let a noth er take her love from me or I would (D7)sure ly die.

Her love is heav en ly,

when her arms en fold me, I hear a ten der rhap so dy;

but in re al i ty,

she does n’t e ven know me.

(G)way with me.

(Am)No, no, no, no, no, no, (D)no, can’t for get her.

Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) by The Temptations — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” by The Temptations 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 G at 95 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 "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" 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 "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)"?: 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 The Temptations songs work for kids?: Try "I'M LOSING YOU", "BALL OF CONFUSION", "AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.