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 โ€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Can Only Imagine" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œI Can Only Imagineโ€

Can I play "I Can Only Imagine" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Can Only Imagine" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe played in?
I Can Only Imagine is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Can Only Imagine"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Can Only Imagine" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Can Only Imagine"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Can Only Imagine"?
"I Can Only Imagine" was originally performed by MercyMe. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by MercyMe can I play here?
Try "FLAWLESS", "GRACE GOT YOU", "GREATER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Can Only Imagine"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "I Can Only Imagine" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Can Only Imagine"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Can Only Imagine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.