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What If

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[Intro]
CmAbBbBb
    x3
          Cm       Ab
What if I lead the way?
          Bbsus4
What if I make mistakes? (Will you be there?)
          Cm         Ab
What if I change the world?
          Bbsus4
What if I take the blame? (Will you be there?)
[Riff]
Cm Cm Cm Bb Cm    Bb Bb  Eb Eb
BbBbBbAbBb  BbBbEbEb
                x2
[Verse 1]
    Cm     Ab    Bbsus4      Bb               Cm
I remember going back to the place we used to lay
    Ab            Bb
But I keep losing track
            Cm         Ab       Bbsus4
And now the days, they all turn black
        Bb                  Cm
And our dreams all start to fade
    Ab                 Bbsus4 Bb
But there's no turning back
[Pre-chorus]
           Ab
'Cause the world keeps turning
    Bb
(So why do you tell me you care if you're not gonna stay?)
       Ab                     Bb
And my heart's still burning (Why do you tell me you care?)
[Chorus 2]
          Cm         Ab
What if I change the world
     Eb       Bb
If I lead the way?
          Cm     Ab      Eb        Bb
What if I be the one who takes the blame?
          Cm          Ab
What if I can't go on without you?
          Bb
What if I graduate?
          Ab
What if I don't?
          Bb
What if I don't?
[Riff]
Cm Cm Cm Bb Cm    Bb Bb  Eb Eb
BbBbBbAbBb  BbBbEbEb
                x2
[Verse 2]
        Cm     Ab     Bbsus4
Now I'm slowly giving up
       Bb                 Cm
As the world keeps losing faith
    Ab                  Bb
And you still turn your back
        Cm     Ab     Bb                     Cm
Now the path I follow takes a toll on me, on you
    Ab                 Bb
But there's no turning back
[Pre-chorus]
           Ab
'Cause the world keeps turning
    Bb
(So why do you tell me you care if you're not gonna stay?)
       Ab                     Bb
And my heart's still burning (Why do you tell me you care?)
[Chorus]
          Cm         Ab
What if I change the world
     Eb       Bb
If I lead the way?
          Cm     Ab      Eb        Bb
What if I be the one who takes the blame?
          Cm          Ab
What if I can't go on without you?
          Bb
What if I graduate?
          Ab
What if I don't?
          Bb
What if I don't?
          Ab
What if I don't?
          Bb      Eb Eb
What if I don't?
[Bridge]
Eb         Ab       Cm
(What if I don't?)
           Bb
(What if I don't?)
        Eb
I'll be waiting here
        Ab
I'll be waiting here
        Cm
I'll be waiting here
        Bb
For you to call me
        Eb
I'll be waiting here
        Ab
I'll be waiting here
        Cm
I'll be waiting here
        Bb
For you to call me
        Eb
I'll be waiting here (Waiting)
        Ab
I'll be waiting here (Waiting)
        Cm
I'll be waiting here (Waiting)
        Bb          Eb
For you to call me, oh
[Solo]
EbAbCmBb
    x2
[Chorus]
          Eb
What if I lead the way?
          Ab
What if I graduate?
          Cm
What if I change the world?
          Bb
Would you still remember me?
          Eb
What if I lead the way?
          Ab
What if I graduate?
          Cm
What if I change the world
      Bb
And I found the words to tell you what you mean to me?
[Outro]
        Eb
I'll be waiting here
        Ab
I'll be waiting here
        Cm
I'll be waiting here
    Bb
For you to call me
        Eb
I'll be waiting here (Waiting)
        Ab
I'll be waiting here (Waiting)
        Cm                     Bb
I'll be waiting here (Waiting)

What If chords and lyrics

Free chords for What If by Simple Plan. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
Cm Ab Bb Bb x3
[Riff]
Cm Cm Cm Bb Cm    Bb Bb  Eb Eb
Bb Bb Bb Ab Bb    Bb Bb  Eb Eb    x2
[Verse 1]
[Pre-chorus]
[Chorus 2]
[Riff]
Cm Cm Cm Bb Cm    Bb Bb  Eb Eb
Bb Bb Bb Ab Bb    Bb Bb  Eb Eb    x2
[Verse 2]
[Pre-chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Solo]
Eb Ab Cm Bb x2
[Chorus]
[Outro]

What If Chords by Simple Plan

Learn how to play What If by Simple Plan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “What If chords”, “What If guitar chords”, or “Simple Plan What If chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy What If chords and for experienced players who want accurate What If lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, Ab, Bb, Bbsus4, Eb.

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Can I transpose "What If" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "What If" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Yes. Tap any chord in "What If" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "What If" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "What If" in?

The chords for "What If" show the original chord names (including Cm, Ab, Bb, Bbsus4, Eb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.