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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.
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"What If" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “What If”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What If"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "What If". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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