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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 Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Impossible" by James Arthur in classic piano notation β both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Impossible"?
- Yes β the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes β "Impossible" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics β everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view β the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes β slow the tempo from 84 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes β Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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