Imagine

by John Lennon
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Lyrics

I mag ine there’s (Cmaj7)no heav (F)en.

It’s eas y if you (Cmaj7)try.

No hell

be low (F)us,

a bove us (Cmaj7)on ly (F)sky.

I mag ine (Am)all the peo (Dm)ple

(G)liv ing

for (C)to (G)day.

Ah.

I mag ine there’s (Cmaj7)no coun (F)tries.

It is n’t hard to (Cmaj7)do.

Noth to

or die (F)for

and no re (Cmaj7)li gion, (F)too.

I mag ine (Am)all the peo (Dm)ple

(G)liv ing

life (C)in (G)day.

Ah.

(G)peace.

You,

you may (G)say I’m a (C)dream er.

But I’m (G)not the on ly (C)one.

I hope some (G)day

you’ll (C)join us

and the (G)world

will (C)be as one.

and the (G)world

will (C)be as one.

Imagine by John Lennon

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗

About “Imagine”

What key is "Imagine" in?
"Imagine" by John Lennon is in the key of C with a tempo of 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "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 "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 "Imagine" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.