Writer: Bart Millard (lead singer of MercyMe)
Scale (Key): The original key is E Major. It is also frequently played in simpler keys like G Major (using a capo on the 3rd fret to simulate E Major) or C Major for ease of playing or singing.
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4 (Common Time)
Tempo: Approximately 80 beats per minute (BPM)

Full Lyrics & Chords (Common G Major version for ease of play)
(Capo 3rd Fret for E Major – original key)

(Verse 1)
(G)I can only imagine (C)what it will be like
(G)When I walk (C)by Your side
(G)I can only imagine (C)what my eyes will see
(G)When Your face (C)is before me
(G)I can only imagine (C)yeah

(Chorus)
Surrounded by Your (C)glory
What will my (D)heart feel?
Will I dance for You, (G)Jesus
Or in awe of (Em)You be still?
Will I stand in Your (C)presence
Or to my (D)knees will I fall?
Will I sing halle(G)lujah?
Will I be able to (Em)speak at all?
I can only (C)imagine (D)
I can only (G)imagine

(Verse 2)
(G)I can only imagine (C)when that day comes
(G)And I find myself (C)standing in the Son
(G)I can only imagine (C)when all I will do
(G)Is forever (C)—forever worship You
(G)I can only imagine (C)yeah

(Chorus)
Surrounded by Your (C)glory
What will my (D)heart feel?
Will I dance for You, (G)Jesus
Or in awe of (Em)You be still?
Will I stand in Your (C)presence
Or to my (D)knees will I fall?
Will I sing halle(G)lujah?
Will I be able to (Em)speak at all?
I can only (C)imagine (D)
I can only (G)imagine

(Bridge)
(C)I can only (D)imagine
(G)I can only (Em)imagine
(C)I can only (D)imagine
(G)I can only (Em)imagine

(Chorus)
Surrounded by Your (C)glory
What will my (D)heart feel?
Will I dance for You, (G)Jesus
Or in awe of (Em)You be still?
Will I stand in Your (C)presence
Or to my (D)knees will I fall?
Will I sing halle(G)lujah?
Will I be able to (Em)speak at all?
I can only (C)imagine (D)
I can only (G)imagine

(Outro)
(C)I can only (D)imagine
(G)When all I will (Em)do
Is forever (C)—forever (D)worship (G)You
I can only imagine.