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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.
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Can Only Imagine”
- 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 — 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 — 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Can Only Imagine" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I Can Only Imagine" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I Can Only Imagine" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.