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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Imagine" by John Lennon in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Imagine" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Imagine" with hands-separate practice in C at 72 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Imagine"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Imagine" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Imagine"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Imagine" is in the key of C at 72 BPM.

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