Just My Imagination
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C F C F
C F C F
Ooo ooo ooooo, ooooooo
C F C F
Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by
C F C F
I say to myself, You're such a lucky guy
C F C F
To have a girl like her is truly a dream come true
C F C F
Out of all the fellas in the world, she belongs to you
C F C F
But it was just my 'magination runnin' away with me
C F C F
It was just my 'magination runnin' away with me
C F C F
(Soon) Soon we'll be married and raise a family (wo yeah)
C F C F
A cozy little home out in the country, with two children, maybe three
C F C F
I tell you, I------can visualize it all
C F C F
This couldn't be a dream, I tell you how real it all seems
C F C F
But it was just my 'magination once again runnin' away with me
C F C
Tell you, it was just my 'magination runnin' away with me 1 2
Every night, on my knees, I pray
Dear Lord, hear my plea
Don't ever let another take her love from me
G7
Or I would surely die
C
Her love is heavenly
When her arms enfold me
I feel a tender love so deep
But in reality, she doesn't even know me
(Repeat and fade):
C F C F
Just my 'magination once again runnin' away with me, oh
C F C F
Tell you, it was just my 'magination runnin' away with me
How to play Just My Imagination
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.