What key is "I Can Only Imagine" in?

"I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "I Can Only Imagine" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "I Can Only Imagine" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "I Can Only Imagine" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by MercyMe can I play here?

Try "FLAWLESS", "GRACE GOT YOU", "GREATER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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

3 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Can Only Imagine”

What key is "I Can Only Imagine" in?: "I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Can Only Imagine" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Can Only Imagine" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "I Can Only Imagine" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by MercyMe can I play here?: Try "FLAWLESS", "GRACE GOT YOU", "GREATER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.