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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Instant Karma" by John Lennon in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Instant Karma" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Instant Karma" with hands-separate practice in A at 118 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Instant Karma"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Instant Karma" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Instant Karma"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Instant Karma" is in the key of A at 118 BPM.