“I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe is one of the most recognizable Christian songs of the past few decades, and this I Can Only Imagine chord chart gives guitar players a simple way to play it in a worship or acoustic setting. The song has a reflective, emotional feel and works especially well during response moments or special music.
The chords are straightforward and repeat throughout most of the song, making it approachable for beginner and intermediate guitar players alike. Once you have the progression down, it’s more about feel and supporting the melody than anything technically difficult. You can play it in the key of E as written or adjust with a capo depending on your vocal range. This chart is available in the key of E.
