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One of the Beatles members: John Lennon is next on the Chords for Beginners. We are glad to bring you four fantastic easy guitar tabs by the artist. Learn how to play on guitar the following songs: Imagine; Working class hero; Jealous guy and Stand by me. We present the songs with full lyrics and above you can follow the guitar chords you have to play. I hope you gonna like them, if do please hit the Like button here on the right side and share them with your friends! 

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1. John Lennon - Imagine chords
2. John Lennon - Working Class Hero chords
3. John Lennon - Jealous Guy chords
4. John Lennon - Stand By Me chords

John Lennon was a member and co-founder of the world famous Beatles band. He was born on October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, England. John Lennon was an active peace activist and a highly influential musically, culturally, and politically person. After The Beatles, he enjoyed a successful solo career that started in 1968. John Lennon's solo album sales in the United States exceeded 14 million, he had 25 number-one singles on the US Hot 100 chart. In 2008, Rolling Stone ranked him the fifth-greatest singer of all time. His life was cut short  when he was murdered by a crazed fan on December 8, 1980, in New York City, but his name will never be forgotten and his music will remain legendary in centuries to come. Check out the following Chords for Beginners: Scorpions.

 

Guitar chords for beginners: John Lennon

Chords for Beginners: John Lennon - Imagine

Imagine among the best chords for beginners. It is one of the best song ever written by John Lennon, it is pure and beautiful. Just listen to it and play it with the following guitar chords: C, Cmaj7, F, Am, Dm, G, G7 and E7 chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: "Imagine" by John Lennon

Guitar chords: C, Cmaj7, F, Am, Dm, G, G7 and E7
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Guitar chords and tabs for beginners: "Imagine" by John Lennon - chord illustrations

Intro: C  Cmaj7  F  (3x)

C            Cmaj7      F

Imagine there's no heaven
C   Cmaj7         F

It's easy if you try
C   Cmaj7        F

No hell below us
C             Cmaj7  F

Above us only   sky
F           Am       Dm

Imagine all the people
G                   G7

Living for today...
C  Cmaj7  F …
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...
F               G              C              E7
You may say I'm a dreamer
F             G                  C       E7

But I'm not the only one
F            G                      C           E7

I hope someday you'll join us
F              G              C

And the world will be as one
C  Cmaj7  F …
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...
F  G  C  E7 …
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one…

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How to play chords in "John Lennon" songs as a beginner?

John Lennon, one of the most influential songwriters in music history, wrote several songs that are not only timeless but also beginner-friendly for guitarists. Many of his compositions feature simple chord progressions that allow learners to focus on rhythm and emotion rather than complex techniques. Here are some of his great songs with easy chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: John Lennon

"Imagine" is perhaps Lennon’s most iconic song, and it’s an excellent choice for beginners. The chord progression revolves around basic chords such as C, Cmaj7, F, Am, Dm, G, G7 and E7 chords, with a gentle strumming pattern that complements the song’s reflective mood. It’s slow-paced and ideal for building confidence in chord transitions.

"Jealous guy", a beautiful acoustic ballad, also features beginner-friendly chords like G, Em, D, D7, Dm, C, F and Bb major guitar chords. Its soft rhythm and heartfelt lyrics make it a joy to play. "Working Class Hero" is another fantastic option. Using just Am, G and D major for much of the song, it allows beginners to focus on rhythm and storytelling.

Playing John Lennon’s songs is not only musically enriching but also a wonderful way to connect with his timeless artistry. Stay with the "Chords for Beginners" for more John Lennon songs like: "Stand by Me".

Chords: John Lennon – Working Class Hero

Amazing lyrics, amazing voice, amazing music by John Lennon. Here is another fantastic masterpiece on the Chords for Beginners blog. Guitar chords in Working class hero: Am, G and D major chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: "Working Class Hero" by John Lennon

Guitar chords: Am, G and D major guitar chords
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Guitar chords for beginners: "Working Class Hero" by John Lennon - chord illustrations

      Am                                   G                    Am

As soon as you're born they make you feel small
       Am                             G           Am

By giving you no time instead of it all
             Am                               G           Am

'Till the pain is so big you feel nothing at all
     Am                               G                  Am
A working class hero is something to be
     Am                  G          D                 Am

A working class hero is something to be
         Am                                     G              Am
They hurt you at home and they hit you at school
         Am                                                  G           Am

They hate you if you're clever and they despise a fool
                 Am                                       G                Am

'Till you're so fucking crazy you can't follow their rules
     Am                               G                 Am
A working class hero is something to be
     Am                  G          D                 Am

A working class hero is something to be
Am  G  Am …
When they've tortured and scared you for 20 odd years
Then they expect you to pick a career
When you can't really function, you're so full of fear
Am  G  Am G  D …
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be
Am  G  Am …
Keep you doped with religion, and sex, and T.V.
And you think you're so clever and classless and free
But you're still fucking peasants as far as I can see
Am  G  Am G  D …
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be
Am  G  Am …
There's room at the top they are telling you still
But first you must learn how to smile as you kill
If you want to be like the folks on the hill
Am  G  Am G  D …
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be
           Am                               G             Am
If you want to be a hero well just follow me
           Am                              G                D      Am

If you want to be a hero well just follow me …

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Chords for Beginners: John Lennon – Jealous Guy

A really great song about love: Jealous guy by John Lennon. Play the following guitar chords: G, Em, D, D7, Dm, C, F and Bb major guitar chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon

Guitar chords: G, Em, D, D7, Dm, C, F and Bb major
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Chords and tabs for beginners: "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon - chord illustrations

G        Em                     D

I was dreaming of the past
D7          D                          Em

And my heart was beating fast
Em                         D

I began to lose control
Em                         C

I began to lose control
G            Dm         C

I didn't mean to hurt you
G               F         Bb

I'm sorry that I made you cry
       G                               Em      G  C

Oh my I didn't want to hurt you
C                             G

I'm just a jealous guy
G  Em  D  D7 …
I was feeling insecure
You might not love me anymore
I was shivering inside
I was shivering inside
G  Dm  C  G …

Oh I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm sorry that I made you cry
Oh my I didn't want to hurt you
I'm just a jealous guy
G  Dm  C  G …
I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm sorry that I made you cry
Oh my I didn't want to hurt you
I'm just a jealous guy
G  Em  D  D7 …
I was trying to catch your eyes
I thought that you were trying to hide
I was swallowing my pain
I was swallowing my pain
G  Dm  C  G …

I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm sorry that I made you cry
Oh my I didn't want to hurt you
I'm just a jealous guy
Watch out baby I'm just a jealous guy
Look out baby I'm just a jealous guy…

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Chords for Beginners: John Lennon – Stand By Me

A well known song: John Lennon – Stand by me; guitar chords: G, Em, C, D, D7 chords. For original key put a capo on the 2nd fret! Stay with me for more amazing chords for beginners!

Guitar chords for beginners: "Stand By Me" by John Lennon

Guitar chords: G, Em, C, D and D7 chords
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Guitar chords and tabs for beginners: "Stand By Me" by John Lennon - chord illustrations

                  G                      Em

When the night has come
Em

And the land is dark
               C                D7                  G

And the moon is the only light we see
          G

No I won't be afraid
          Em

No I won't be afraid
            C                  D7                   G

Just as long as you stand, stand by me
                                      G
And darling, darling stand by me
                          Em                C

Oh, now, now, stand by me
C                   D               G

Stand by me, stand by me
G  Em  C  D7  G …
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
And the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
G  Em  C  D …
And darling, darling stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Oh, now, now, stand by me
Oh, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Darling, darling stand by me
Stand by me
Oh stand by me, stand by me, stand by me 

 

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