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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Imagine" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Imagine"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Imagine". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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