Instant Karma Chords
by John Lennon
Instant Karma by John Lennon is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A, F#m, F, G, D, Bm, C, Am, E and Em. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
A F#m A F#m
Instant Karma’s gonna get you, gonna knock you right on the head.
A F#m F G A
You better get yourself together, pretty soon gonna be dead.
D Bm D Bm
What in the world you thinking of, laughing in the face of love.
C Am D E
What on earth you trying to do, it’s up to you, yeah you.
A F#m A F#m
Instant Karma’s gonna get you, gonna look you right in the face.
A F#m F G A
You better get yourself together, darling, join the human race.
D Bm D Bm
How in the world you gonna see, laughing at fools like me.
C Am D E
Who on earth d’you think you are, a superstar? Well, alright you are.
Chorus
G Bm Em G Bm Em
Well we all shine on, like the moon and the stars and the sun.
G Bm Em D E
Well we all shine on, everyone, come on.
A F#m A F#m
Instant Karma’s gonna get you, gonna knock you off your feet.
A F#m F G A
Better recognise your brothers, everyone you meet.
D Bm D Bm
Why in the world are we here, surely not to live in pain and fear.
C Am D E
Why on earth are you there, when you’re everywhere, come and get your share.
Chorus