What key is "Polaroid" in?

"Polaroid" by Imagine Dragons is in the key of C with a tempo of 77 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Polaroid" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Polaroid" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Polaroid"?

This arrangement of "Polaroid" uses 6 chords: Am, C, Cpow, F, Fmaj7, G.

How long does it take to learn "Polaroid" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Imagine Dragons can I play here?

Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "DREAM", "BIRDS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’m a rest less mis take,

I’m a cold night’s in take.

I’m a one night too long,

I’m a come on too strong.

All my life I’ve been liv ing in the fast lane, can’t slow down, I’m a roll ing freight train.

One more time, got to start all o ver, can’t slow down, I’m a lone red rov er.

I’m a hold (C)my cards close,

I’m a wreck what I love most.

I’m a first (C)class let down,

I’m a shut up, sit down.

(C)I am a head case, I (C)am the col or of (F)boom

that’s nev er ar riv ing and (C)you are the pay rise, al (C)ways a touch out of (F)view

and (CN.C.)I am the col or of...

(C)All my life I’ve been liv ing (C)in the fast lane, (F)can’t slow down, I’m a roll ing freight train.

(C)One more time, got to start (C)all o ver, (F)can’t slow down, I’m a lone red rov er.

(C)Oh,

how did (C)it come to this?

(F)Oh,

love is a Po lar oid.

(C)Oh,

bet ter (C)in pic ture,

nev er can fill the void.

I’m a mid (C)night talk er,

I’m an al ley I walk er.

I’m a day (C)late two face,

I’m a burn out quick pace.

(C)I am a head case, I (C)am the col or of (F)boom

that’s nev er ar riv ing and (C)you are the op ’ra, al (C)ways on time and in (F)tune

and (CN.C.)I am the col or of...

(C)All my life I’ve been liv ing (C)in the fast lane, (F)can’t slow down, I’m a roll ing freight train.

(C)One more time, got to start (C)all o ver, (F)can’t slow down, I’m a lone red rov er.

(C)Oh,

how did (C)it come to this?

(F)Oh,

love is a Po lar oid.

(C)Oh,

bet ter (C)in pic ture,

nev er can fill the void.

(F)oh,

nev er can fill the void.

(C)Oh.

(C)I’m gon na get read (G)y for the (Am)rain to pour heav y.

Let it fall,

fall,

(CN.C.)let it fall u pon my head.

(F)oh,

nev er can fill the void.

(C)Oh.

Love is a Po lar oid.

Oh,

love is a Po lar oid.

(C)Oh.

Love is a Po lar oid.

Oh,

love is a Po lar oid.

Polaroid by Imagine Dragons

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 77 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Polaroid”

What key is "Polaroid" in?: "Polaroid" by Imagine Dragons is in the key of C with a tempo of 77 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Polaroid" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Polaroid" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Polaroid"?: This arrangement of "Polaroid" uses 6 chords: Am, C, Cpow, F, Fmaj7, G.
How long does it take to learn "Polaroid" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Imagine Dragons can I play here?: Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "DREAM", "BIRDS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.