How to play Imagine by John Lennon

Key, tempo & difficulty

Imagine is played in the key of C Major, at 75 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Imagine

How to play Imagine on guitar

Looking for Imagine guitar chords? Imagine by John Lennon is played in the key of C Major. The main guitar chords are C, Cmaj7, F, Am, D7, E7. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Imagine on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Imagine chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Imagine on piano

Want to play Imagine on piano? Imagine by John Lennon is played in the key of C Major. The piano chords are C, Cmaj7, F, Am, D7, E7. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Imagine at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Imagine on ukulele

Imagine translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of C Major. The ukulele chords are C, Cmaj7, F, Am, D7, E7. If you're searching for easy Imagine ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Imagine on bass

The bass line for Imagine by John Lennon follows the chord progression in the key of C Major. The chords are C, Cmaj7, F, Am, D7, E7. SongView's AI transcribes the Imagine bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Imagine

To practice Imagine efficiently, start by learning the C, Cmaj7, F, Am chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Imagine is in the key of C Major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Imagine at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.