Worship

I Can Only Imagine Chords

MercyMe Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · Am · C · D

I Can Only Imagine Chords – Guitar

One of the best-selling Christian songs of all time, “I Can Only Imagine” contemplates what it will be like to stand before God. Simple, powerful, and deeply moving.

Reflective Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Let the verses be contemplative and gentle. The chorus builds with each repetition. The song’s power is in its simplicity — don’t overplay it.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Am

I can only imagine

C

What it will be like

D

When I walk by Your side

G Am

I can only imagine

C

What my eyes will see

D

When Your face is before me

Chorus

C D

Surrounded by Your glory

G

What will my heart feel

Am

Will I dance for You, Jesus

C D

Or in awe of You be still

C D

Will I stand in Your presence

G

Or to my knees will I fall

Am

Will I sing hallelujah

C D

Will I be able to speak at all

G

I can only imagine

Verse 2

G Am

I can only imagine

C

When that day comes

D

And I find myself standing in the Son

G Am

I can only imagine

C

When all I will do

D

Is forever, forever worship You

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Am · C · D

I Can Only Imagine Chords – Ukulele

One of the best-selling Christian songs of all time, “I Can Only Imagine” contemplates what it will be like to stand before God. Simple, powerful, and deeply moving.

Reflective Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Let the verses be contemplative and gentle. The chorus builds with each repetition. The song’s power is in its simplicity — don’t overplay it.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Am

I can only imagine

C

What it will be like

D

When I walk by Your side

G Am

I can only imagine

C

What my eyes will see

D

When Your face is before me

Chorus

C D

Surrounded by Your glory

G

What will my heart feel

Am

Will I dance for You, Jesus

C D

Or in awe of You be still

C D

Will I stand in Your presence

G

Or to my knees will I fall

Am

Will I sing hallelujah

C D

Will I be able to speak at all

G

I can only imagine

Verse 2

G Am

I can only imagine

C

When that day comes

D

And I find myself standing in the Son

G Am

I can only imagine

C

When all I will do

D

Is forever, forever worship You

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Am · C · D

I Can Only Imagine Chords – Piano

One of the best-selling Christian songs of all time, “I Can Only Imagine” contemplates what it will be like to stand before God. Simple, powerful, and deeply moving.

Reflective Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Let the verses be contemplative and gentle. The chorus builds with each repetition. The song’s power is in its simplicity — don’t overplay it.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Am

I can only imagine

C

What it will be like

D

When I walk by Your side

G Am

I can only imagine

C

What my eyes will see

D

When Your face is before me

Chorus

C D

Surrounded by Your glory

G

What will my heart feel

Am

Will I dance for You, Jesus

C D

Or in awe of You be still

C D

Will I stand in Your presence

G

Or to my knees will I fall

Am

Will I sing hallelujah

C D

Will I be able to speak at all

G

I can only imagine

Verse 2

G Am

I can only imagine

C

When that day comes

D

And I find myself standing in the Son

G Am

I can only imagine

C

When all I will do

D

Is forever, forever worship You

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Am · C · D

I Can Only Imagine Chords – Banjo

One of the best-selling Christian songs of all time, “I Can Only Imagine” contemplates what it will be like to stand before God. Simple, powerful, and deeply moving.

Reflective Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Let the verses be contemplative and gentle. The chorus builds with each repetition. The song’s power is in its simplicity — don’t overplay it.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Am

I can only imagine

C

What it will be like

D

When I walk by Your side

G Am

I can only imagine

C

What my eyes will see

D

When Your face is before me

Chorus

C D

Surrounded by Your glory

G

What will my heart feel

Am

Will I dance for You, Jesus

C D

Or in awe of You be still

C D

Will I stand in Your presence

G

Or to my knees will I fall

Am

Will I sing hallelujah

C D

Will I be able to speak at all

G

I can only imagine

Verse 2

G Am

I can only imagine

C

When that day comes

D

And I find myself standing in the Son

G Am

I can only imagine

C

When all I will do

D

Is forever, forever worship You

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Am · C · D

I Can Only Imagine Chords – Mandolin

One of the best-selling Christian songs of all time, “I Can Only Imagine” contemplates what it will be like to stand before God. Simple, powerful, and deeply moving.

Reflective Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Let the verses be contemplative and gentle. The chorus builds with each repetition. The song’s power is in its simplicity — don’t overplay it.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Am

I can only imagine

C

What it will be like

D

When I walk by Your side

G Am

I can only imagine

C

What my eyes will see

D

When Your face is before me

Chorus

C D

Surrounded by Your glory

G

What will my heart feel

Am

Will I dance for You, Jesus

C D

Or in awe of You be still

C D

Will I stand in Your presence

G

Or to my knees will I fall

Am

Will I sing hallelujah

C D

Will I be able to speak at all

G

I can only imagine

Verse 2

G Am

I can only imagine

C

When that day comes

D

And I find myself standing in the Son

G Am

I can only imagine

C

When all I will do

D

Is forever, forever worship You

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Am · C · D

I Can Only Imagine Chords – Harmonica

One of the best-selling Christian songs of all time, “I Can Only Imagine” contemplates what it will be like to stand before God. Simple, powerful, and deeply moving.

Reflective Worship (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Let the verses be contemplative and gentle. The chorus builds with each repetition. The song’s power is in its simplicity — don’t overplay it.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Am

I can only imagine

C

What it will be like

D

When I walk by Your side

G Am

I can only imagine

C

What my eyes will see

D

When Your face is before me

Chorus

C D

Surrounded by Your glory

G

What will my heart feel

Am

Will I dance for You, Jesus

C D

Or in awe of You be still

C D

Will I stand in Your presence

G

Or to my knees will I fall

Am

Will I sing hallelujah

C D

Will I be able to speak at all

G

I can only imagine

Verse 2

G Am

I can only imagine

C

When that day comes

D

And I find myself standing in the Son

G Am

I can only imagine

C

When all I will do

D

Is forever, forever worship You