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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Impossible" 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 A, 90 BPM.

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

About “The Impossible

Why does "The Impossible" 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 "The Impossible".
What key is "The Impossible" by Joe Nichols played in?
The Impossible is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Impossible"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Impossible" 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 "The Impossible"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Impossible"?
"The Impossible" was originally performed by Joe Nichols. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Impossible"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Apow, Bm7, C, C#7, C#m7, D, E, +3 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The Impossible"?
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 "The Impossible".
Can I see all the notes in "The Impossible"?
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 A at 90 BPM.

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