"Imagine" lyrics

"Imagine"
(from "Imagine: John Lennon" soundtrack)

Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today... Aha-ah...

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... You...

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 be as one

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... You...

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


Thanks to James, Martin Fröström, Jill for correcting these lyrics.
The book "Grapefruit" (Yoko Ono, 1964) inspired John Lennon to write this song.
Broadcast Music, Inc. considers this song to be one of the most-played in the 20th century. Recording Industry Association of America placed it on the 30th position in its list Songs of the Century.
The song belongs to Grammy Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
A lot of singers performed or recorded versions of this song or covers, e.g. Elton John, Queen, Peter Gabriel, Dolly Parton, Taio Cruz, Emeli Sandé, Lady Gaga.