The Impossible

by Joe Nichols
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My dad chased mon sters from the dark, he checked un der neath my bed.

And he could (E)lift me with one arm, I way up o ver top his head.

I walked He could loos en rust y bolts They with a quick turn of his wrench.

And He pulled splin ters from his hand, They said he’d nev er e ven flinched.

But In y teen years I’d nev er seen him cry.

But the (Bm7)day that Grand pa died, I re al (E5)ized: to say:

un sink a ble (A)ships sink, un break a ble (E)walls break.

Some times the things you think would nev er hap pen, (D)hap pen just like that.

Un bend a ble (A)steel bends

if the (E)fur y of the wind (C#7)is un (D)stop pa ble.

I’ve (Bm7)learned to nev er un der es ti mate

the im (A5)pos si ble.

And then there was my jun ior year, Bill y had a brand new car.

And It was (E)late, the road was wet.

I guess the curve was just too sharp.

I walked a way loos with out a scratch.

They brought the hel i cop ter in.

And Bill y could n’t feel his legs.

They said he’d nev er walk a gain.

But Bill y he would and his and dad dy prayed.

And the (Bm7)day we grad u at I he stood (E5)up to say:

un sink a ble (A)ships sink, un break a ble (E)walls break.

Some times the things you think would nev er hap pen, (D)hap pen just like that.

Un bend a ble (A)steel bends

if the (E)fur y of the wind (C#7)is un (D)stop pa ble.

I’ve (Bm7)learned to nev er un der es ti mate

the im (A5)pos si ble.

the im (A)pos si ble.

So, don’t tell me that it’s o ver, don’t give up on you and me, ’cause there’s (Bm7)no such thing as (A)hope less if (D)you be lieve.

Un sink a ble (A)ships sink, un break a ble (E)walls break.

Some times the things you think would nev er hap pen, (D)hap pen just like that.

(CN.C.)Un bend a ble (A)steel bends

if the (E)fur y of the wind (C#7)is un (D)stop pa ble.

I’ve (Bm7)learned to nev er un der es ti mate

the im (A5)pos si ble.

The Impossible by Joe Nichols

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Impossible

What key is "The Impossible" in?
"The Impossible" by Joe Nichols is in the key of A with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Impossible" 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 "The Impossible" 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 "The Impossible"?
This arrangement of "The Impossible" uses 11 chords: A, Apow, Bm7, C, C#7, C#m7, D, E, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "The Impossible" 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 Joe Nichols can I play here?
Try "I'LL WAIT FOR YOU", "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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