Can a complete beginner play "What If"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "What If" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "What If"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "What If" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

What If — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "What If" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 152 BPM.

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

Lyrics

What if I were you? Threw a line out to (Gsus)pull you (G)to me. If you don’t get it, then you don’t get it. You made your mind up be (Gsus)fore you (G)knew me. If you don’t get it, then you don’t get it. (Am)Take my hand for (G)a min ute. We’re in it; im (F5)ag ine all the (Am)pain that might be for giv en. What if I had your heart? What if you wore my scars? How would we break down? What if you were me, and (G)what if I were you? What if you told my lies? What if you cried with my eyes? Could an y one keep us down? What if (C)you were me? (G)What if I were you? Had a dream of a (Gsus)new to (G)mor row. If you don’t get it, then you don’t get it. I took a step, hop ing (Gsus)you might (G)fol low. If you don’t get it, then you don’t get it. (Am)Take a chance for (G)a min ute, jump in it, im (F5)ag ine if you (Am)asked your self for a min ute: What if I had your heart? What if you wore my scars? How would we break down, break if down, were me, and (G)what if I were you? What if I told your lies? What if I cried with your eyes? Could an y one keep us down? What if (C)you were me? (G)What if I were you? (C)you were me, and (G)what if I were you? To the ones who make it bet ter, find to get out, got ta (F)touch the (Am)oth er side. What if all that it (F)took to save our lives to geth er was to (Dm11)rise (Fmaj7)up? (C)you were me? (G)What if I were you?” What if (C)your hand was my hand? Could we (G)hold on or let go? What if (Fsus2)your life was my life? Can we (G)love what we don’t know? What if (Fsus2)your hand was my hand? Could we (G)hold on or let go? What if (Fsus2)your life was my life? And (G)what if I were you?

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 152 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Five For Fighting

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How to Play "What If" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.