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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "What If" by Kate Winslet as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Db — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 68 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "What If" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Db, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "What If" by Kate Winslet in?
The backing track is in Db 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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Db, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "What If" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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