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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Impossible" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Impossible" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Impossible" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Impossible" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Impossible" is in the key of G at 84 BPM.
- What chords are in "Impossible"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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