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(Em)Sit tin’ o ver here star in’ in your your face with you’ll (C)lust in my eyes, sure a don’t give a damn and ya i mag don’t my know y that I’ve been dream in’ of you (C)in my fan tas y.
(Em)Nev er once you looked at me, in’ don’t e ven re al (C)ize that I’m want in’ you to ful fill my go (Em)needs.
Think what you want, let your mind free, run (C)to a place that (D)no one dares to.
How man y nights I’ve laid in bed ex cit ed o ver you.
I’ve closed my eyes and thought of us a hun dred dif f’rent ways.
(Cmaj7)Day and night, night and day, (B)all I’ve got to say is...
(Em)If I was your girl, oh, the (C)things I’d do to you, I’d (Em)make you call out my name, I’d (C)ask who it be (D)longs to.
(Em)If I was your wom an, the (C)things I’d do to you, but I’m (Em)not, so I can’t, then I (C)won’t but, (D)if I was your girl.
Al (Em)low tin’ me some time to in’ play with your mind and you’ll (C)get there a gain and a gain.
Close a your eyes and i mag ine my bod y un dressed, been take your time ’cause (C)we’ve got all ooh.
y.
(Em)You on the rise as you’re touch in’ my thighs ven and al (C)let me I’m know what ya if ya like, I’ll go (Em)down da what down down down da da down, I’ll (C)hold you in my (D)hand and ba by.
You’re smooth and shin y, feels so good a gainst my lips, sug ar.
I want you so bad I can taste your love right now ba by.
(Cmaj7)Day and night, night and day, (B)all I’ve got to say is...
(Em)If I was your girl, oh, the (C)things I’d do to you, I’d (Em)make you call out my name, I’d (C)ask who it be (D)longs to.
(Em)If I was your wom an, the (C)things I’d do to you, but I’m (Em)not, so I can’t, then I (C)won’t but, (D)if I was your girl.
Al (Em)If I was your girl, oh the (C)things I’d do to you, I’d (Em)make you call out my name, I’d (C)ask who it be (D)longs to.
(Em)If I was your wom an, the (C)things I’d do to you, but I’m (Em)not, so I can’t, then I (C)won’t but, (D)if I was your girl.
(Cmaj7)If I was your girl, oh, the (D)things I’d do to (E7)you, I’d (Cmaj7)make you call out my name, I’d (D)ask who it be (E7)longs to.
(Cmaj7)If I was your wom an, the (D)things I’d do to (E7)you, but I’m (CN.C.)not.
If — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If" by Janet Jackson: 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “If”
- What key is "If" by Janet Jackson played in?
- If is arranged in the key of G 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?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 Janet Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: B7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D, E7, Em.
- What other songs by Janet Jackson can I play here?
- Try "LET'S WAIT AWHILE", "TOGETHER AGAIN", "ANY TIME, ANY PLACE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If" by Janet Jackson. 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 "If" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "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.