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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Instant Karma" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Instant Karma"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Instant Karma". Key of G, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.