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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Imagine" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.
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About “Imagine”
- Can I play "Imagine" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Imagine" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Imagine"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Imagine" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Imagine"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Imagine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.