What If

by Five For Fighting
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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?

What If — Piano Lead Sheet

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"What If" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “What If”

Where are the chord symbols for "What If" 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. "What If" is in A.
What key is "What If" by Five For Fighting played in?
What If is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "What If"?
The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What If" 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 "What If"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What If"?
"What If" was originally performed by Five For Fighting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "What If"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, Am9, Amin, C, Dmin, F, Fmaj7, +4 more.
What other songs by Five For Fighting can I play here?
Try "LOVE SONG", "EASY TONIGHT", "THE RIDDLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "What If" 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. "What If" is in the key of A at 152 BPM.
What chords are in "What If"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.