Polaroid

by Imagine Dragons
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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.

love is a Po lar oid.

Polaroid — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Polaroid" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 77 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Polaroid”

Why does "Polaroid" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Polaroid".
What key is "Polaroid" by Imagine Dragons played in?
Polaroid is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Polaroid"?
The arrangement plays at 77 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Polaroid" 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 "Polaroid"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Polaroid"?
"Polaroid" was originally performed by Imagine Dragons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Polaroid"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Cpow, F, Fmaj7, G.
What other songs by Imagine Dragons can I play here?
Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "DREAM", "BIRDS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Polaroid"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Polaroid".
Can I see all the notes in "Polaroid"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 77 BPM.