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In stant Kar ma’s gon na get (F#m)you,
gon na knock you right on the head.
You bet ter get (A)your self to geth er.
dar lin’.
Pret ty soon you’re gon (G)na be dead.
What in the (D)world you think ing (Bm)of?
Laugh ing (D)in the face of (Bm)love,
what on earth you try’n to (Am7)do?
It’s (D)up to you, yeah, you.
In stant Kar ma’s gon na get (F#m)you,
gon na look you right in the face.
You bet ter get (A)your self to geth er, dar lin’.
Join ty the you’re gon (G)hu man race.
How in the (D)world you gon na (Bm)see?
Laugh in’ (D)at the fools like (Bm)me,
who on earth d’you think you (Am7)are,
a (D)su per star?
Well, al
(E9)right, you are.
Well, we (G)all (Bm)shine (Em)on
like the (G)moon and the (Bm)stars and the (Em)sun.
Well, we (G)all (Bm)shine (Em)on.
(D)Ev ’ry one,
(E9)come on.
Sure ly not to (D)live in pain and (Bm)fe ar.
Why on earth are you there
when you’re (D)ev ’ry where?
Come and (Em7)get your share.
Well, we (G)all (Bm)shine (Em)on
like the (G)moon and the (Bm)stars and the (Em)sun.
Well, we (G)all (Bm)shine (Em)on.
(D)Come on and on and on, (E7)on,
yeah, yeah,
al right,
ah ha,
ah.
Well, we (G)all (Bm)shine (Em)on
like the (G)moon and the (Bm)stars and the (Em)sun.
Well, we (G)all (Bm)shine (Em)on.
(D)On and on and on and (E7)on,
yeah, yeah,
al right,
ah ha,
ah.
Well, we (E9)on and on.
Well, we (G)all (Bm)shine (Em)on
like the (G)moon and the (Bm)stars and the (Em)sun.
Well, we (G)all (Bm)shine (Em)on.
(D)On and on and on and (E7)on,
yeah, yeah,
al right,
ah ha,
ah.
Well, we (E9)on and on.
Well, we (E9)on and on.
Well, we (G)all (Bm)shine (Em)on
like the (G)moon and the (Bm)stars and the (Em)sun.
Well, we (G)all (Bm)shine (Em)on
like the (G)moon and the (Bm)stars and the (Em)sun.
Well, we (G)all (Bm)shine (Em)on.
Instant Karma — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Instant Karma" 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 A, 118 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Instant Karma”
- Why does "Instant Karma" 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 "Instant Karma".
- What key is "Instant Karma" by John Lennon played in?
- Instant Karma is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Instant Karma"?
- The arrangement plays at 118 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Instant Karma" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Instant Karma"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Instant Karma"?
- "Instant Karma" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Instant Karma"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Am, Am7, Bm, C, D, E7, E9, +5 more.
- What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
- Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Instant Karma"?
- 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 "Instant Karma".
- Can I see all the notes in "Instant Karma"?
- 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 A at 118 BPM.