What If

by Five For Fighting

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What if I were you?

Threw a line out to (Gsus)pull you (G)to me.

If you don’t get it, then you don’t get it.

You made your mind up be (Gsus)fore you (G)knew me.

If you don’t get it, then you don’t get it.

(Am)Take my hand for (G)a min ute.

We’re in it; im (F5)ag ine all the (Am)pain that might be for giv en.

What if I had your heart?

What if you wore my scars?

How would we break down?

What if you were me, and (G)what if I were you?

What if you told my lies?

What if you cried with my eyes?

Could an y one keep us down?

What if (C)you were me?

(G)What if I were you?

Had a dream of a (Gsus)new to (G)mor row.

If you don’t get it, then you don’t get it.

I took a step, hop ing (Gsus)you might (G)fol low.

If you don’t get it, then you don’t get it.

(Am)Take a chance for (G)a min ute, jump in it, im (F5)ag ine if you (Am)asked your self for a min ute: What if I had your heart?

What if you wore my scars?

How would we break down, break if down, were me, and (G)what if I were you?

What if I told your lies?

What if I cried with your eyes?

Could an y one keep us down?

What if (C)you were me?

(G)What if I were you?

(C)you were me, and (G)what if I were you?

To the ones who make it bet ter, find to get out, got ta (F)touch the (Am)oth er side.

What if all that it (F)took to save our lives

to geth er was to (Dm11)rise

(Fmaj7)up?

(C)you were me?

(G)What if I were you?”

What if (C)your hand was my hand?

Could we (G)hold on or let go?

What if (Fsus2)your life was my life?

Can we (G)love what we don’t know?

What if (Fsus2)your hand was my hand?

Could we (G)hold on or let go?

What if (Fsus2)your life was my life?

And (G)what if I were you?

What If by Five For Fighting — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What If” by Five For Fighting in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 152 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "What If" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "What If"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.