The Cranberries - Just My Imagination Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [D] [Am] [Em] [D]
[G]There was a game we used to [D]play, we would [Am]hit the town on Friday night
And [Em]stay in bed until [D]Sunday, [G]we used to be so [D]free
We were [Am]living for the love we had [Em]and, living not for [D]reality
[chorus]
It was [G]just my imagination, it was [D]just my imagination
It was [Am]just my imagination, [Em]it [D]was just my imagination
[verse 2]
[G]There was a time I used to [D]pray, I have [Am]always kept my faith in love
It’s [Em]the greatest thing [D]from the man above, [G]the game I used to [D]play
I’ve [Am]always put my cards upon the [Em]table, let it never be [D]said that I’d be unstable
[chorus]
It was [G]just my imagination, it was [D]just my imagination
It was [Am]just my imagination
[verse 3]
[G]There is a game I like to [D]play, I like to [Am]hit the town on Friday night
And [Em]stay in bed until [D]Sunday, [G]we’ll always be [D]this free
We will [Am]be living for the love we [Em]have, living not for [D]reality
[Closing]
It’s [G]not my imagination, it’s [D]not my imagination
It’s [Am]not my imagination
How to play Just My Imagination on Guitar (Step-by-step)
The Cranberries - Just My Imagination on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 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.
Just My Imagination uses these transitions most often: D → Am (10), G → D (10), and Am → Em (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 - D chord transition.
1. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
2. D → Am chord transition
To move from D to Am;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
3. Am → Em chord transition
To move from Am to Em;
- While playing Am, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
4. Em → D chord transition
To move from Em to D;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
5. Am → G chord transition
To move from Am to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
Just My Imagination chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Just My Imagination.
- Just My Imagination includes 45 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Just My Imagination contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Just My Imagination connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → Am: 4%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → D: 24%