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1.
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.
2.
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.
2.
ny
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"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 C, 120 BPM.
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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 C.
- What key is "What If" by Kate Winslet played in?
- What If is arranged in the key of C 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What If" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 Kate Winslet. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Kate Winslet can I play here?
- Try "What If". 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 C at 120 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 C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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