Key: C · BPM: 76 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, Cmaj7, F, Cadd9, Am/E, Dm7, F/C, G, C/G, G7, E, E7 · Strumming: D D D D
[Intro] C Cmaj7 F C Cmaj7 F [Verse] C Cmaj7 F Imagine there's no heaven C Cmaj7 F It's easy if you try C Cmaj7 F No hell below us C Cmaj7 F Above us only sky [Bridge] F Am/E Dm7 F/C Imagine all the people G C/G G7 Living for to - day a-hah [Verse] C Cmaj7 F Imagine there's no countries C Cmaj7 F It isn't hard to do C Cmaj7 F Nothing to kill or die for C Cmaj7 F And no religion too [Bridge] F Am/E Dm7 F/C Imagine all the people G C/G G7 Living life in peace You-hou-hou-ou-ou [Chorus] F G You may say C Cmaj7 E E7 I'm a dreamer F G But I'm not the C Cmaj7 E E7 Only one F G I hope some day C Cmaj7 E E7 You'll join us F G C And the world will be as one [Verse] C Cmaj7 F Imagine no pos - sessions C Cmaj7 F I wonder if you can C Cmaj7 F No need for greed or hunger C Cmaj7 F A brotherhood of man [Bridge] F Am/E Dm7 F/C Imagine all the people G C/G G7 Sharing all the world You-hou-hou-ou [Chorus] F G You may say C Cmaj7 E E7 I'm a dreamer F G But I'm not the C Cmaj7 E E7 Only one F G I hope some day C Cmaj7 E E7 You'll join us F G C And the world will live as one
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 11th of October 1971, the track was released. The track was written by Yoko Ono & John Lennon.
Track Info
- Song: Imagine
- Artist: John Lennon
- Written by Yoko Ono & John Lennon
- Produced by Phil Spector, Yoko Ono & John Lennon
- Album: Imagine
- Released Date: 11 October 1971
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: C
- Chords: C, Cmaj7, F, Cadd9, Am/E, Dm7, F/C, G, C/G, G7, E, E7
- BPM: 76
- Suggested Strumming: D D D D
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Imagine in?
Imagine is in the key of C.
Recommended Gear
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What chords do I need for Imagine?
You need C, Cmaj7, F, Cadd9, Am/E, Dm7, F/C, G, C/G, G7, E, E7 to play Imagine by John Lennon.
Do I need a capo for Imagine?
No capo is needed to play Imagine by John Lennon.
How hard is Imagine to play on guitar?
Imagine by John Lennon is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.