Imagine

by John Lennon
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Lyrics

I mag ine there’s (Cmaj7)no heav en.

It’s eas y if you try.

No hell

(Cmaj7)be low us,

a bove us (Cmaj7)on ly sky.

I mag ine all the peo (Dm7)ple

(G)liv ing

for (C)to day.

Ah.

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

It is n’t hard der if you to do.

can.

No Noth ing to kill or die for,

a and no re li gion, too.

I mag ine (Am)all the peo (Dm7)ple

(G)liv ing

life (C)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 mag ine no (Cmaj7)pos ses (F)sions.

It is n’t hard der if you to do.

can.

No need ing for greed or hun ger,

a and no re li gion, too.

I mag ine (Am)all the peo (Dm7)ple

(G)shar ing

all (C)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.

I mag ine no (Cmaj7)pos ses

and the (G)world

will (C)live as one.

Imagine — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Imagine" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 72 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Imagine

Why does "Imagine" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Imagine" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 8 chords: Am, C, Cmaj7, 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 this real sheet music for "Imagine"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Imagine".
Can I see all the notes in "Imagine"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 72 BPM.

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