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How do you play imagine on the piano?

Here's how you can play "Imagine" by John Lennon on the piano:

Key: C Major

Verse 1:

* Right Hand: Play C major chord (C, E, G) in the middle of the piano.

* Left Hand: Accompany with a simple walking bass pattern (C, G, C, G).

* Right Hand: Play Am major chord (A, C, E) in the middle of the piano.

* Left Hand: Accompany with the walking bass pattern (Am, F, Am, F).

Chorus:

* Right Hand: Play a C major chord (C, E, G) twice.

* Left Hand: Accompany with a simple bass pattern (C, G, C, G).

* Right Hand: Play Em major chord (E, G, B) twice.

* Left Hand: Accompany with the bass pattern (Em, Am, Em, Am).

Interlude:

* Play a C major chord (C, E, G) in the middle of the piano.

* Optional: Add some embellishments or flourishes with the right hand.

Verse 2:

* Follow the same chord progression and pattern as in Verse 1.

Chorus:

* Follow the same chord progression and pattern as in the first Chorus.

Bridge:

* Right Hand: Play a G major chord (G, B, D) in the middle of the piano.

* Left Hand: Accompany with a simple bass pattern (G, D, G, D).

* Right Hand: Play C major chord (C, E, G) twice.

* Left Hand: Accompany with the bass pattern (C, G, C, G).

Chorus:

* Follow the same chord progression and pattern as in the first Chorus.

Outro:

* Play a C major chord (C, E, G) and let it ring out.

Remember to practice slowly at first to get the coordination right between the right and left hands. Gradually increase the tempo as you become more comfortable.

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