What If

by Nichole Nordeman

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What if you’re right,

and He was just an oth er nice guy?

What if you’re right?

What if it’s true?

They say the cross will on ly make a fool of you,

and what if it’s true?

What if He takes His place in his to ry with (Eb)all the proph ets and the kings who taught us love and came in peace, but (Cm)then the sto ry ends?

What then?

But what if you’re (Eb)wrong?

What if there’s more?

What if there’s hope you nev er dreamed of hop ing for?

What if you jump

and just close your eyes?

What if the arms that catch you catch you by

sur prise?

What if He’s more than e nough?

What if it’s love?

What if you (Cm)dig

way down deep er than your sim ple mind ed friends?

What if you dig?

What if you (Cm)find

a thou sand more un an swered ques tions down in side,

that’s all you find?

What if you pick a part the log ic and be gin to poke the holes?

What if the crown of thorns is no more than folk lore that must be told

and re told?

But what if you’re

What if it’s love?

’Cause you’ve been run ning as fast as you can,

and you’ve been look (Abm)ing for a place you can land

for so long.

But what if you’re

wrong?

What if you jump

and just close your eyes?

What if the arms that catch you catch you by sur prise?

What if He’s more than e nough?

What if it’s love?

What if it’s (Fm7)love?

What If by Nichole Nordeman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What If by Nichole Nordeman 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 Ab at 63 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.