Other arrangements of What If
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "What If" by Nichole Nordeman: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 63 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “What If”
- What key is "What If" by Nichole Nordeman played in?
- What If is arranged in the key of Eb 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 there a karaoke version of "What If" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What If" by Nichole Nordeman. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "What If" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "What If" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.