Other arrangements of If
Pick a learning view.
If a (A)pic ture paints a thou sand words, then why can’t I paint (Bm7)you?
The words will nev er show
the you I’ve come to know.
If a (A)face could launch a thou sand ships,
then (A9)where am I to go?
There’s no one home but you;
you’re all that’s left me (E7)too.
And when
my love
for life is run ning (D6)dry,
you (C#)come
and pour
your (Bm7)self
on (E7)me.
If a (A)man could be two plac es at one time, I’d be with (Bm7)you
to mor row and to day,
be side you all the way.
If the (A)world should stop re volv ing, spin ning (A9)slow ly down to die,
I’d spend the end with you;
and when the world was (E7)through,
then one
by one
the stars would all go (D6)out.
Then (C#)you
and I
would (Bm7)self
on (E7)me.
If a (Bm7)sim
ply (D)fly
a (A)way.
If — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "If" by Bread in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 100 BPM.
This arrangement is a lovely way to get comfortable with extended chords — you'll encounter shapes like Amaj9, A9, and Bm7 that add richness without demanding big stretches, so pay attention to how each voicing colors the melody differently.
Your left hand follows an oompah bass pattern throughout, which at 100 BPM gives you plenty of time to land each bass note before bouncing up to the chord, but the real challenge is keeping that pattern smooth and quiet beneath the right-hand melody.
Watch the transition from D6 into E7 and then the pull to F#7 — that's where most students stumble, so loop those two bars hands-separate until the fingering feels automatic.
Use the sustain pedal lightly, changing it with each new bass note to avoid muddiness.
Start at around 70 BPM and only speed up once both hands feel relaxed.
This is the piece that will make ninth chords feel like home under your fingers.
Try other practice modes:
About “If”
- Can I learn "If" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "If" with hands-separate practice in A at 100 BPM.
- What key is "If" by Bread played in?
- If is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "If"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If"?
- "If" was originally performed by Bread. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A9, Amaj9, Bm7, C#m7, D, D6, E7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Bread can I play here?
- Try "BABY, I'M-A WANT YOU", "EVERYTHING I OWN", "IT DON'T MATTER TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "If"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "If" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "If"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "If" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.
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