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Ariana Grande - Imagine Chords

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ChordsG, Bm, Am, Dm, Em, C, D
Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

GStepupthetwoofus,Bmnobodyknowsus,Amgetinthecarlike,Am”Skrrt”
GStayingupallnight,Bmordermepadthai,Dmthenwegonnasleep’tilnoon
EmMewithnomakeup,Bmyouinthebathtub,Ambubblesandbubbly,Amooh
GThisisapleasure,BmfeellikeweneverDmactthisGregular
CClick,click,clickandpost,Bmdrip-drip-drippedingold
AmQuick,quick,quick,let’sgo,BmkissmeandDmtakeoffyourCclothes
CImagineaBmworldlikethatAmimagineaBmworldlikethat
CWegolikeup’tilI’mBm’sleeponyourchest
AmLovehowmyfacefitssoBmgoodinyourDmneck
CWhycan’tyouimagineaBmworldlikethat?AmImagineaBmworld
GKnewyouwereperfect,Bmafterthefirstkiss,Amtookadeepbreathlike,Am”Ooh”
GFeelslikeforever,Bmbaby,IneverDmthoughtthatitwouldbeyou
EmTellmeyoursecrets,Bmallofthecreepshit,Amthat’showIknowit’sAmtrue
GBaby,directit,nameBminthecredits,DmliketheGmovies,ooh
CClick,click,clickandpost,Bmdrip-drip-drippedingold
AmQuick,quick,quick,let’sgo,BmkissmeandDmtakeoffyourCclothes
CImagineaBmworldlikethatAmimagineaBmworldlikethat
CWegolikeup’tilI’mBm’sleeponyourchest
AmLovehowmyfacefitssoBmgoodinyourDmneck
CWhycan’tyouimagineaBmworldlikethat?AmImagineaBmworld
GCanyouimagineit?GCanyouimagineit?AmCanyouimagineit?
AmCanyouimagineit?EmCanyouimagineit?(Canyouimagine?)
EmCanyouimagineit?(Canyouimagine?)DCanyouimagineit?C(Ooh)
Imaginethat,Gimagineit,imagineit,Amimagineit,imagineit
EmImagine,DimagineCimagine,Gimagine,Amimagine,EmimagineDC
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ArtistAriana Grande
AlbumThank U, Next
GenresPop, R&B
Year2019
KeyG
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Imagine on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Ariana Grande - Imagine on guitar requires 7 chords and 13 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Imagine uses these transitions most often: Bm → Am (12), Am → Bm (8), and Bm → Dm (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - Bm chord transition.

1. G → Bm chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram

Here's how to move from G to Bm:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

G to Bm

2. Bm → Am chord transition

Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

Here's how to move from Bm to Am:

  1. While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 12 times.

Bm to Am

3. Am → G chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Switching from Am to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 4 times.

Am to G

4. Bm → Dm chord transition

Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

Here's how to move from Bm to Dm:

  1. While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 8 times.

Bm to Dm

5. Dm → Em chord transition

Here's how to move from Dm to Em:

  1. While playing Dm, lift your index finger from E string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

6. Em → Bm chord transition

To move from Em to Bm:

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.
  2. Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 2 to fret 4.
  3. Place index finger on E string fret 2.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

7. Dm → G chord transition

Switching from Dm to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

8. G → C chord transition

Switching from G to C:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

9. C → Bm chord transition

Switching from C to Bm:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 4.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 8 times.

10. Dm → C chord transition

To move from Dm to C:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 4 times.

11. Am → Em chord transition

Here's how to move from Am to Em:

  1. While playing Am, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

12. Em → D chord transition

Here's how to move from Em to D:

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
  3. Place index finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

13. D → C chord transition

Switching from D to C:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

Imagine chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Imagine.

  • Imagine includes 76 chord transitions, 13 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Imagine contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Imagine connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Bm, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (25%), A (19%), and Em (13%).
    • Bm → G: 25%
    • Bm → C: 12%
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → G: 21%
    • Am → Em: 10%
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