Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)

by The Temptations
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Lyrics

Each (G)day through my win dow I (Am)watch her as (Dsus)she pass es (G)by.

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I (G)say to my self, home out in “You’re (Dsus)such try a luck y dren, (G)guy.” be

I tell you, (G)I To have a girl like (Am7)her

is tru ly (G)a dream come true.

Out of (G)all the fel lows in the (Am7)world,

she be longs to (G)me.

But it was (G)just my i mag i na tion

(G)run nin’ a way with me.

(D)It was (G)just my i mag i na

(Am7)tion

(D)run nin’ a (G)way with me.

Oo

(G)day through my Soon we’ll be (Am)mar ried as (Dsus)and raise a (G)fam i

A (G)coz y lit tle home out in the (Dsus)coun try with two chil dren, (G)may be

I tell you, (G)I To have a girl like (Am7)her

can vis ual (G)ize dream it all.

This could (G)n’t be a dream for too (Am7)real

it be all to (G)seems.

But it was (G)just my i mag i na tion

(G)run nin’ a way with me.

(D)It was (G)just my i mag i na

(Am7)tion

(D)run nin’ a (G)way with me.

Oo

(G)way with me.

Ev ’ry night on my knees I pray:

Dear Lord,

hear my plea.

Don’t ev er let a noth er take her love from me or I would (D7)sure ly die.

Her love is heav en ly,

when her arms en fold me, I hear a ten der rhap so dy;

but in re al i ty,

she does n’t e ven know me.

(G)way with me.

(Am)No, no, no, no, no, no, (D)no, can’t for get her.

Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" by The Temptations: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 95 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)”

What key is "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" by The Temptations played in?
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) 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 "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)"?
The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" 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 "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)"?
"Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" was originally performed by The Temptations. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Temptations can I play here?
Try "I'M LOSING YOU", "BALL OF CONFUSION", "AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" by The Temptations. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.