Imagine — Chords

John Lennon

Key C majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse

C›Cmaj7›F

Chorus

F›G›C

The verse rocks gently between C and Cmaj7/F; the chorus lifts on F–G–C.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

❓ Imagine — FAQ

What key is Imagine in?

Imagine is in C major.

What chords does Imagine use?

The main progression uses C, Cmaj7, F, G. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Imagine guitar tone?

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