Just My Imagination

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[Intro]
G D Am Em D
[Verse]
GThere was a game we used to Dplay
We would Amhit the town on Friday night
And Emstay in bed Duntil Sunday
GWe used to be so Dfree
We were Amliving for the love we had and
EmLiving not for reDality
[Chorus]
It was jGust my imagination
It was jDust my imagination
It was jAmust my imagination
EmIt wDas
Gjust my imagination
It was jDust my imagination
It was jAmust my immagination
EmIt wDas
G D Am Em D
[Verse]
GThere was a time I used to Dpray
I have Amalways kept my faith in love
It's the Emgreatest thing from the Dman above
GThe game I used to Dplay
I've always Amput my cards upon the table
Let it Emnever be said that I'd Dbe unstable
[Chorus]
It was jGust my imagination
It was jDust my imagination
It was jAmust my imagination
EmIt wDas
Gjust my imagination
It was jDust my imagination
It was jAmust my imagination
EmIt wDas
[Verse]
GThere is a game I like to Dplay
I like to Amhit the town on Friday night
And Emstay in bed Duntil Sunday
GWe'll always be this Dfree
We will be Amliving for the love we have
EmLiving not for reDality
[Chorus]
It's nGot my imagination
It's nDot my imagination
It's nAmot my imagination
EmIt wDas
NGot my imagination
It's nDot my imagination
It's nAmot my imagination
EmIt wDas
Not my x18
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The story behind the song

"Just My Imagination" comes from The Cranberries' fourth album, Bury the Hatchet. The band, known for blending alternative rock with elements of indie, jangle pop, and folk rock, released this as a single in 1999. A stripped-down acoustic version was later released, offering a different take on the song. It plays like a reflection on the power of the mind to create its own realities.

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