- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
What If? |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 Strum | |
Vocal Range: |
B3-B5 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
F# Minor |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
70 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0058756 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
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Pages: |
7 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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What if there was no light? Nothing wrong, nothing right. |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Coldplay |
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Pages: |
7 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 Strum | |
Vocal Range: |
B3-B5 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
F# Minor |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0058756 |
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Metronome: |
q = 70 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Guitar TAB |
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Song Details
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Date: |
2005 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0058756 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
What if there was no light? Nothing wrong, nothing right. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Coldplay - X & Y |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar TAB edition of “What If?” is in F# minor. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the guitar TAB score for “What If?” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “What If?” is written for voice, guitar 1, guitar 2, guitar 3 and strum. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “What If?” available for other instruments?
Yes. “What If?” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “What If?” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“What If?” by Coldplay is available as a guitar TAB arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Guy Berryman, Chris Martin and Jon Buckland. It includes 7 pages of music.
The original key is F# minor. The suggested tempo is around 70 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Guitar 1, Guitar 2, Guitar 3 and Strum.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Adult Alternative. Musicnotes offers 8 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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