What key is "Impossible" in?

"Impossible" by James Arthur is in the key of D with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Impossible" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Impossible" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Impossible"?

This arrangement of "Impossible" uses 6 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm.

How long does it take to learn "Impossible" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by James Arthur can I play here?

Try "Impossible", "NAKED", "Say You Won't Let Go". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Dm)I re mem ber years a go (F)some one told me I should take (C)cau tion when it comes to love, (Bb)I did.

And (Dm)you were strong and I was not, (F)my il lu sion, my mis take.

(C)I was care less, I for got, (Bb)I did.

And (Gm)now when all is done there is noth ing to (Am)say.

You have gone and, so ef fort less (Bb)ly, you have won.

You can go a head, (C)tell them.

Tell them all I (Dm)know now, shout it from the (F)roof tops, write it on the (C)sky line, all we had is (Bb)gone now.

Tell them I was (Dm)hap py, and my heart is (F)bro ken, all my scars are (C)o pen.

Tell them what I (Bb)hoped would be im pos si (Dm)ble,

im pos si (F)ble,

im pos si (C)ble,

im pos si (Bb)ble.

Im pos si (Dm)ble,

im pos si (F)ble,

im pos si (C)ble,

im pos si (Bb)ble.

Impossible by James Arthur

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 84 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build comfort with minor chord shapes — your left hand will cycle through Am, Dm, Gm, and their neighbors Bb, C, and F using a steady block-bass pattern, so focus on clean, even presses rather than speed.

At 84 BPM you have breathing room, but watch the move into Bb: that shape catches beginners off guard, so isolate any passage where Gm lands on Bb and loop it slowly until your fingers know the stretch.

Start hands-separate, getting the left-hand chord changes automatic before layering in the right-hand melody.

Once you combine them, keep your wrist relaxed and let a touch of sustain pedal connect the sadder phrases — lift it on each chord change to avoid mud.

By the end, those six minor-heavy chord transitions will feel like second nature, and that confidence carries straight into dozens of other pop ballads.

About “Impossible”

What key is "Impossible" in?: "Impossible" by James Arthur is in the key of D with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Impossible" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Impossible" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Impossible"?: This arrangement of "Impossible" uses 6 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "Impossible" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by James Arthur can I play here?: Try "Impossible", "NAKED", "Say You Won't Let Go". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.