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In stant Kar ma’s gon na get (Em)you,
gon na knock you right on the head.
You bet ter get (G)your self to geth er.
(Em)dar lin’.
Pret ty soon you’re gon (F)na be dead.
What in the world you think ing (Am)of
Laugh ing in the face of (Am)love,
what on earth you try’n to (Gm)do?
It’s (C)up to you,
yeah, you.
In stant Kar ma’s gon na get (Em)you,
gon na look you right in the face.
You bet ter get (G)your self to geth er, (Em)dar lin’.
Join ty the you’re gon (F)hu man race.
How in the world you gon na (Am)see?
Laugh in’ at the fools like (Am)me,
who on earth d’you think you (Gm)are,
a (C)up to you,
yeah, you.
su per star?
Well, al (D9)right, you are.
Well, we (F)all
(Am)shine
(Dm)on
like the (F)moon and the (Am)stars and the (Dm)sun.
Well, we (F)all
(Am)shine
(Dm)on.
(C)Ev ’ry one,
(D9)come on.
Sure ly not to live in pain and (Am)fear.
Why on earth are you there
when you’re (C)ev ’ry where?
Come and (Dm9)get your share.
Well, we (F)all
(Am)shine
(Dm)on
like the (F)moon and the (Am)stars and the (Dm)sun.
Well, we (F)all
(Am)shine
(Dm)on.
(C)Come on and on and on, (D)on,
yeah, yeah,
al right,
ah ha,
ah.
Well, we (F)all
(Am)shine
(Dm)on
like the (F)moon and the (Am)stars and the (Dm)sun.
Well, we (F)all
(Am)shine
(Dm)on.
(C)On and on and on and (D)on,
yeah, yeah,
al right,
ah ha,
ah.
Well, we (D9)on and on.
Well, we (F)all
(Am)shine
(Dm)on
like the (F)moon and the (Am)stars and the (Dm)sun.
Well, we (F)all
(Am)shine
(Dm)on
like the (F)moon and the (Am)stars and the (Dm)sun.
Well, we (F)all
(Am)shine
(Dm)on.
Instant Karma — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Instant Karma" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Instant Karma”
- Can I play "Instant Karma" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Instant Karma" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Instant Karma" by John Lennon played in?
- Instant Karma 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 "Instant Karma"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Instant Karma" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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 a complete beginner play "Instant Karma"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Instant Karma" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Instant Karma"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Instant Karma" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.