Other arrangements of If I Was Your Girlfriend
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1. If I was your (A)girl friend
would U re mem ber
2 tell me (B)all the things U for got when I was your (B)man?
If I was your (B)best friend,
would U let me
take (A)care of U?
Do (B)all the things that on ly a best friend (B)can?
2. If I was your (A)girl friend
would U let me dress U?
I mean, (B)help U pick out your clothes be fore we go (B)out?
Not that you’re (A)help less,
but some times those (B)are the things that be in’ in love’s a (B)bout.
If I Was Your Girlfriend — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If I Was Your Girlfriend" by Prince: 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 B, 100 BPM.
This arrangement sits in the key of B at a relaxed 100 BPM, which gives you plenty of breathing room to focus on smooth chord transitions in your left hand — expect shapes built around B major, E, and F♯ that cycle in a steady, groovy pattern.
The real challenge here isn't speed but feel: Prince's rhythmic phrasing leans into subtle syncopation, so pay attention to where the melody notes land slightly ahead of or behind the beat in your right hand.
I'd suggest learning hands separately first, locking in that left-hand chord rhythm until it feels automatic, then layering the melody on top.
A common stumbling point is rushing through the verses because the note density looks simple — resist that urge and sit back in the groove instead.
Try looping the chorus transition a few times at around 70 BPM before bringing it up to tempo.
This is a fantastic song for training your hands to stay relaxed and independent, which is a skill that'll pay off in everything you play next.
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About “If I Was Your Girlfriend”
- What key is "If I Was Your Girlfriend" by Prince played in?
- If I Was Your Girlfriend is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Was Your Girlfriend"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If I Was Your Girlfriend" 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 I Was Your Girlfriend"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If I Was Your Girlfriend"?
- "If I Was Your Girlfriend" was originally performed by Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Prince can I play here?
- Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If I Was Your Girlfriend" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If I Was Your Girlfriend" by Prince. 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 I Was Your Girlfriend" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, 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 I Was Your Girlfriend" 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.