What key is "What If" in?

"What If" by Nichole Nordeman is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 63 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "What If" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "What If" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "What If"?

This arrangement of "What If" uses 9 chords: Ab, Abm, Absus2, Bb, Cm, Eb, F, Fm7, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "What If" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Nichole Nordeman can I play here?

Try "HOLY", "WE BUILD", "HOLD ON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

What if you’re right,

and He was just an oth er nice guy?

What if you’re right?

What if it’s true?

They say the cross will on ly make a fool of you,

and what if it’s true?

What if He takes His place in his to ry with (Eb)all the proph ets and the kings who taught us love and came in peace, but (Cm)then the sto ry ends?

What then?

But what if you’re (Eb)wrong?

What if there’s more?

What if there’s hope you nev er dreamed of hop ing for?

What if you jump

and just close your eyes?

What if the arms that catch you catch you by

sur prise?

What if He’s more than e nough?

What if it’s love?

What if you (Cm)dig

way down deep er than your sim ple mind ed friends?

What if you dig?

What if you (Cm)find

a thou sand more un an swered ques tions down in side,

that’s all you find?

What if you pick a part the log ic and be gin to poke the holes?

What if the crown of thorns is no more than folk lore that must be told

and re told?

But what if you’re

What if it’s love?

’Cause you’ve been run ning as fast as you can,

and you’ve been look (Abm)ing for a place you can land

for so long.

But what if you’re

wrong?

What if you jump

and just close your eyes?

What if the arms that catch you catch you by sur prise?

What if He’s more than e nough?

What if it’s love?

What if it’s (Fm7)love?

What If by Nichole Nordeman

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 63 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “What If”

What key is "What If" in?: "What If" by Nichole Nordeman is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 63 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "What If" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "What If" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "What If"?: This arrangement of "What If" uses 9 chords: Ab, Abm, Absus2, Bb, Cm, Eb, F, Fm7, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "What If" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Nichole Nordeman can I play here?: Try "HOLY", "WE BUILD", "HOLD ON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.