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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"If I Was Your Girlfriend" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "If I Was Your Girlfriend" 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 I Was Your Girlfriend" is in B.
- 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.
- Does "If I Was Your Girlfriend" 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 I Was Your Girlfriend" is in the key of B at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "If I Was Your Girlfriend"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of B, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.