What key is "What If" in?

"What If" by Kate Winslet is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "What If" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

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

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Kate Winslet can I play here?

Try "What If". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I (F)stand a (C)lone with this (Am7)weight up on my (F)heart, and it will not (C)go a way.

In my (F)head I keep on (C)look ing back, (Am7)right back to the (F)start, won d’ring what it was that (G)made you (C)change.

Well I (Dm7)tried but I (C)had to draw the line,

and still the (Dm7)ques tion keeps on (C)spin ning in my (F)mind.

What if (C)I had (G)nev er let you go,

would you (C)be the (G)man I used to know?

If I’d (Am)stayed, if you’d (G)tried, if we could (C)on ly turn back (F)time.

But I (Dm7)guess we’ll (G)nev er know.

ny (F)roads to (C)take some to (Am7)joy some to heart (F)ache.

A ny one can (C)lose their way,

and if (F)I said that could (C)turn it back (Am7)right back to the (F)start, would you take the chance and (G)make the (C)change?

Do you (Dm7)think how it (C)would have been some times,

do you pray (Dm7)that tion I’d on (C)nev er left your (F)side?

What if (C)I had (G)nev er let you go,

would you (C)be the (G)man I used to know?

If I’d (Am)stayed, if you’d (G)tried, if we could (C)on ly turn back (F)time.

But I (Dm7)guess we’ll (G)nev er know.

If (C)on ly we could turn the hands of (F)time.

If I could (C)take it back, would you still be (F)mine?

’Cause I (Dm7)tried but I (C)had to draw the line,

and still this (Dm7)ques tion keeps on (C)spin ning in my mind.

What if (C)I had (G)nev er let you go,

would you (C)be the (G)man I used to know?

What if (C)I had (G)nev er walked a (F)way?

’Cause I still (C)love you (G)more than I can say.

If I’d (Am)stayed, if you’d (G)tried, if we could (C)on ly turn back (F)time.

But I (Dm7)guess we’ll (G)nev er know.

We’ll (G)nev er know.

What If by Kate Winslet

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “What If”

What key is "What If" in?: "What If" by Kate Winslet is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "What If" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "What If" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Kate Winslet can I play here?: Try "What If". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.