Imagine Chords
Here are the chords for “Imagine” by John Lennon — in the key of C (C, F, Am and Dm). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Imagine
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About Imagine
“Imagine” by John Lennon is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 7 chords — C, F, Am, Dm, G, G7 and E — with the progression centred on C, F and Am. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Imagine — FAQ
What key is “Imagine” in?
“Imagine” by John Lennon is in the key of C. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Imagine”?
“Imagine” uses 7 chords: C, F, Am, Dm, G, G7 and E.
Is “Imagine” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Imagine” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Imagine”?
“Imagine” is performed by John Lennon.
Is there a play-along video for “Imagine”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Imagine”?
“Imagine” is categorised as Pop.
