Other arrangements of If
Pick a learning view.
If a (F)pic ture paints a (C)thou sand words, then (Cm7)why can’t I paint (Bb)you?
The (G)words will nev er (Fsus2)show
(F)the (G)you I’ve come to know.
If a (F)face could launch a (C)thou sand ships, then (Cm)where am I to (Bb)go?
There’s (G)no one home but (Fsus2)you,
(F)you’re (G)all that’s left me too.
And (Dm)when
my (Dm(maj7))love
for (Dm7)life is run ning (G)dry,
you (A)come
and (D7)pour
your (Gm7)self
on (C7)me.
If a (F)man could be two (C)plac es at one (Cm7)time, I’d be with (Bb)you
to (G)mor row and to (Fsus2)day,
(F)be (G)side you all the way.
If the (F)world should stop re (C)volv ing, spin ning (Cm)slow ly down to (Bb)die,
I’d (G)spend the end with (Fsus2)you.
(F)And (G)when the world was through,
then (Dm)one
by (Dm(maj7))one
the (Dm7)stars would all go (G)out.
Then (A)you
and (D7)I
would (Gm7)self
on (C7)me.
If a (Gm7)sim
ply
(C7)fly
a
(F)way.
If — Piano Lead Sheet
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"If" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 88 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “If”
- Where are the chord symbols for "If" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "If" is in F.
- What key is "If" by Bread played in?
- If is arranged in the key of F 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 88 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 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.
- Does "If" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "If" is in the key of F at 88 BPM.
- What chords are in "If"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.