Imagine
John Lennon · Music For The Closing Ceremony (2012) [2012]
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
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 may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope some day 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 may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will live as one
Imagine - John Lennon
John Lennon's 'Imagine' stands as a defining anthem of the 1970s, blending his signature acoustic guitar work with a message of global unity and social idealism. Originally released on the 1971 album 'Plastic Ono Band', the track evolved into a global cultural touchstone, often associated with the 2012 London Olympic closing ceremony recording. The song's minimalist composition and haunting melody allowed its lyrics to transcend specific political contexts, resonating with audiences worldwide as a call for peace and imagination. As a cornerstone of Lennon's solo career and a staple of progressive rock and folk-rock, the recording continues to inspire generations, cementing its place in the canon of influential anti-war and pro-peace music.