Guitar chords Instant Karma

Instant Karma! was written, recorded, and released within a period of ten days, showcasing Lennon’s belief in speed and spontaneity. He was inspired by the concept of karma and the philosophy of instant action and reaction. The song is notable for its universal message of accountability and human connection.

Key:  A 
A
                         
F#m
 
Instant karma's gonna get you
A
                         
F#m
 
Gonna knock you right in the head
A
                         
F#m
 
You better get yourself together,
F
                   
G
          
A
 
Pretty soon your gonna be dead
D
                               
Bm
 
What in the world you thinking of?
D
                        
Bm
 
Laughing in the face of love
C
                             
Am
 
What on earth you tryin' to do?
 
D
 
Its up to you
 
E7
 
Yeah you

A
                         
F#m
 
Instant Karma's Gonna get you
A
                           
F#m
 
Gonna look you right in the face
A
                            
F#m
 
Better get yourself together darlin'
F
              
G
    
A
 
Join the Human Race
D
                          
Bm
 
How in the world you gonna see?
D
                      
Bm
 
Laughing at fools like me
C
                             
Am
 
Who on earth do you think you are?
  
D
 
A superstar?
     
E7
 
Well right you are

        
G
   
Bm
   
Em
 
Well we all shine on
        
G
             
Bm
            
Em
 
Like the moon and the stars and the sun
        
G
   
Bm
   
Em
 
Well we all shine on
D
          
E7
 
Ev'ry one, come on.

A
                         
F#m
 
Instant karma's gonna get you
A
                        
F#m
 
Gonna knock you off your feet
A
                        
F#m
 
Better recognise your brothers
F
             
G
    
A
 
Ev'ry one you meet
D
                       
Bm
 
Why in the world are we here?
D
                              
Bm
 
Surely not to live in pain and fear?
C
                    
Am
 
Why on earth are you there?
D
                            
E7
 
When you're everywhere gonna get your share

        
G
   
Bm
   
Em
 
Well we all shine on
        
G
             
Bm
            
Em
 
Like the moon and the stars and the sun
        
G
   
Bm
   
Em
 
Well we all shine on
D
          
E7
 
Ev'ry one, come on.

A
         
F#m
 
 Yeah yeah
 
A
       
F#m
 
Alright
 
A
      
F#m
 
Ah ha,
 
F
   
G
   
A
 
Ah!
        
G
   
Bm
   
Em
 
Well we all shine on
        
G
             
Bm
            
Em
 
Like the moon and the stars and the sun
        
G
   
Bm
   
Em
 
Well we all shine on
D
          
E7
 
Ev'ry one, come on.