Imagine

by John Lennon
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Lyrics

I ma gine there’s no heav en,

it’s ea sy if you (F)try.

No hell

be low us,

a bove us on ly sky.

I ma gine (Am)all the peo (Dm)ple

(G)liv ing

for to day.

Oh.

I ma gine there’s no coun tries,

it is n’t hard to do.

Noth ing to kill or die

for,

and no re li gion

(F)too.

I ma gine (Am)all the peo (Dm)ple

(G)liv ing

life in peace.

You,

you may (G)say

I’m a (C)dream er,

but I’m (G)not the on ly one.

I hope some (G)day

you’ll (C)join us,

and the (G)world

will (C)be as one.

I ma gine no pos ses sions,

I won der if you can.

No need for greed or hung

ger;

a broth er hood of

(F)man.

I ma gine (Am)all the peo (Dm)ple

(G)shar ing

all the world.

You,

you may (G)say

I’m a (C)dream er,

but I’m (G)not the on ly one.

I hope some (G)day

you’ll (C)join us,

and the (G)world

will (C)be as one.

(C)live as one.

Imagine by John Lennon

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Imagine”

What key is "Imagine" in?
"Imagine" by John Lennon is in the key of C with a tempo of 72 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.