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Im ag ine there’s no heav (F)en.
It’s eas y if you (G)try.
No hell be low (F)us,
a bove us on ly (F)sky.
Im ag ine (Am)all the peo ple
(G)liv ing for to day.
(G7)A ha.
Im ag ine (C)there’s no coun (F)tries.
It is n’t (C)hard to do.
Noth ing to (C)kill or die (F)for,
and no rel ig ion (G)too.
Im ag ine (Am)all the peo ple
(G)liv ing life in peace,
(G7)yu huh.
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 one.
Im ag ine (C)there’s no coun (F)tries.
It is n’t (C)hard to do.
Noth ing to (C)kill or die (F)for,
and no rel ig ion (G)too.
Im ag ine (Am)all the peo ple
(G)liv ing life in peace,
(G7)yu huh.
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 one.
(C)live as one.
Imagine — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Imagine" by John Lennon: 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 C, 120 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build your Alberti bass technique — your left hand will roll broken-chord patterns underneath simple right-hand melody lines, and keeping that left hand smooth and even at 120 BPM is really the core skill here.
Most of the chords sit comfortably in C major, but watch the E7 when it appears: that G♯ can catch your fingers off guard if you're on autopilot, so isolate any passage moving from Am to E7 and loop it slowly until the hand shape feels natural.
The Dm7-to-G7 transition is another spot worth drilling hands-separately before you combine them.
Start at about 80 BPM, lock in the left-hand pattern until it's automatic, then layer the melody on top.
Once it clicks, you'll have a reliable Alberti bass you can carry into dozens of other pieces — that's the real payoff here.
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About “Imagine”
- What key is "Imagine" by John Lennon played in?
- Imagine is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Imagine"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Imagine" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Imagine"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Imagine"?
- "Imagine" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Imagine"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, E7, F, G, G7.
- What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
- Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Imagine" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Imagine" by John Lennon. 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 "Imagine" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "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.