To learn Coldplay - What If chords, your practice should emphasize these chord progressions: D, F#m, E, D, Bm, A, Bm and E. Kick off your practice at a gentle 68 BPM, then escalate to the song's tempo of 137 BPM. With D Major as the song's key, tweak the capo to cater to your vocal pitch and chord likes.