What If

by Kate Winslet
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Lyrics

Here I (Db)stand

a lone with this (F)weight up on my heart and it will not (Ab)go a way.

In my (Db)head I keep on look ing back, (F)right back to the start, won drin’ (Db)what it was that (Eb)made

you (Db)change.

Well I (Bbm7)tried but I (Ab)had to draw the line.

And still this (Bbm7)ques tion keeps on (Ab)spin ning in my (Db)mind.

What if (Ab)I had (Eb)nev er let you go?

Would you (Ab)be the (Eb)man I used to know?

If I’d (Fm)stayed, if you’d tried, if we could on ly turn back time.

But I (Bbm7)guess

we’ll (Eb)nev

er know,

Ma ny (Db)roads

to take some to (F)joy some to heart ache a ny one can (Ab)lose their

And if I (Db)said that we could turn it

start would you (Db)take the chance and (Eb)make

the (Db)change?

Do you (Bbm7)think how it (Ab)would have been some times.

Do you (Bbm7)pray that I’d (Ab)nev er left your (Db)side

(Ab)I had (Eb)nev er let you go?

Would you (Ab)be the (Eb)man I used to know?

If I’d (Fm)stayed, if you’d tried, if we could on ly turn back time.

But I (Bbm7)guess

we’ll (Eb)nev

er know,

Ma ny

If (Ab)on ly we could turn the hands of time.

If I could (Ab)take it back would you still be mine?

’Cause I (Bbm7)tried but I (Ab)had to draw the line.

And still this (Bbm7)ques tion keeps on (Ab)spin ning in my mind.

What if (A)I had (E)nev er let you go?

Would you (A)be the (E)man I used to know?

What if (A)I had (E)nev er walked a way?

’Cause I still (A)love you (E)more that I can say.

If I’d (F#m)stayed, if you’d tried, if we could on ly turn back time.

But I (Bm7)guess

we’ll (E7)nev

er know.

We’ll (E7)nev

er know.

What If — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "What If" by Kate Winslet: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 68 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “What If”

Can I sing "What If" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "What If" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "What If" by Kate Winslet in?
The backing track is in Ab at 68 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "What If" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "What If"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "What If", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "What If" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "What If"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "What If"?
"What If" was originally performed by Kate Winslet. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "What If" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What If" by Kate Winslet. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "What If" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "What If" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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