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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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Impossible


"Impossible" by James Arthur is a powerful song originally sung in the key of B major. Released as the winner's single of the ninth series of The X Factor UK in 2012, it quickly gained immense popularity worldwide. The song was originally composed by Arnthor Birgisson, Ina Wroldsen, and Steve Robson. James Arthur, a talented British singer and songwriter, gave a heartfelt performance that resonated with audiences. Interestingly, James Arthur's rendition of "Impossible" became the fastest-selling single in the UK that year, selling over one million copies in just a few weeks. The melody of the song starts with a melancholic piano introduction, building up to a powerful and emotionally-charged chorus where Arthur's soulful vocals truly shine.

Impossible - James Arthur

e e g g c c e
I remember years ago
c c e e g g d
Someone told me I should take
d d f f b b d , d c
Caution when it comes to love , I did
e d c e e g g c c e
And you were strong and I was not
c c e e g g d
My illusion , my mistake
d d f f , b b d , d c
I was careless , I forgot , I did

e a a , e a c c c c c b a b
And now , when all is done , there is nothing to say
b c d d d d c b c
You have gone and so effortlessly
a b c c c c b a c d c
You have won , you can go ahead , tell them

d e a c c c
Tell them all I know now
d e a c c c
Shout it from the roof tops
d e a c c b
Write it on the sky line
d e a c c c
All we had is gone now
d e a c c c
Tell them I was happy
d e a c c c
And my heart is broken
d e a c c b
All my scars are open
d e a c c c
Tell them what I hoped would be
c a c e e d c , b a a c e e d c
Impossible , impossible
b a a c e d c b , a g g b d c
Impossible , impossible

e e g g c c e
Falling out of love is hard
c c e e g g d
Falling for betrayal is worse
d d f f b b d , d c , e d c
Broken trust and broken hearts , I know , I know
e g a g a g e
And thinking all you need is there
c c e e g g d
Building faith on love and words
d d f f b b d , d c
Empty promises will wear , I know , I know

e a a , e a c c c c c b a b
And now , when all is done , there is nothing to say
b c d d d d c b c
And if you're done with embarrassing me
a b c c c c b a c d c
On your own you can go ahead , tell them

d e a c c c
Tell them all I know now
d e a c c c
Shout it from the roof tops
d e a c c b
Write it on the sky line
d e a c c c
All we had is gone now
d e a c c c
Tell them I was happy
d e a c c c
And my heart is broken
d e a c c b
All my scars are open
d e a c c c
Tell them what I hoped would be
c a c e e d c , b a a c e e d c
Impossible , impossible
b a a c e d c b , a g g b d c
Impossible , impossible

e e g g c c e
I remember years ago
c c e e g g d
Someone told me I should take
d d f f b b d , d c
Caution when it comes to love , I did