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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Impossible" 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 G, 84 BPM.
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.
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About “Impossible”
- Why does "Impossible" 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 "Impossible".
- What key is "Impossible" by James Arthur played in?
- Impossible is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Impossible"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Impossible" 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 "Impossible"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Impossible"?
- "Impossible" was originally performed by James Arthur. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Impossible"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm.
- What other songs by James Arthur can I play here?
- Try "Impossible", "NAKED", "Say You Won't Let Go". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Impossible"?
- 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 "Impossible".
- Can I see all the notes in "Impossible"?
- 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 G at 84 BPM.
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