If I Was Your Girlfriend

by Prince
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Lyrics

If I was your girl friend

(A)would U re mem ber

2 tell me all the things U for (Bm)got when (A)I was your (Bm)man?

If I was your (Bm7)best friend,

would U let me

take (A)care of U?

Do all the things that (Bm)on ly a (A)best friend (Bm7)can?

If I was your girl friend

(A)would U let me dress U?

I mean, help U pick out your (Bm)clothes be (A)fore we go (Bm)out?

Not that you’re (A)help less,

but some times those (Bm)are the things that (A)be in’ in love’s a (Bm)bout.

If I Was Your Girlfriend β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"If I Was Your Girlfriend" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of B, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œIf I Was Your Girlfriend”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If I Was Your Girlfriend"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
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?
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 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 chords are used in "If I Was Your Girlfriend"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, Dpow, G.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "If I Was Your Girlfriend". Key of B, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.