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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 β Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Impossible" by James Arthur: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 84 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build comfort with minor chord shapes β 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 β 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 βImpossibleβ
- What key is "Impossible" by James Arthur played in?
- Impossible is arranged in the key of D 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 β 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 there a karaoke version of "Impossible" with lyrics?
- Yes β this is a free karaoke slide for "Impossible" by James Arthur. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does β a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Impossible" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Impossible" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes β the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.


