If I Was Your Girlfriend

by Prince
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Lyrics

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 β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "If I Was Your Girlfriend" by Prince in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of B, 100 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

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 β€” expect shapes built around B major, E, and Fβ™― 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 β€” 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.

About β€œIf I Was Your Girlfriend”

Can I learn "If I Was Your Girlfriend" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” 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 I Was Your Girlfriend" with hands-separate practice in B at 100 BPM.
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 β€” 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 β€” 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "If I Was Your Girlfriend"?
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 I Was Your Girlfriend" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "If I Was Your Girlfriend"?
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 I Was Your Girlfriend" is in the key of B at 100 BPM.