About “What If”

Why does "What If" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "What If".

What key is "What If" by Nichole Nordeman played in?

What If is arranged in the key of Ab 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 63 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 Nichole Nordeman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "What If"?

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

What other songs by Nichole Nordeman can I play here?

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

Is this real sheet music for "What If"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "What If".

Can I see all the notes in "What If"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 63 BPM.