If

If by David Gates is a song in the key of F major. It was released as a single in 1971 and was later included on the Bread album "Manna". David Gates, the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the band Bread, composed and performed the song. "If" became a hit, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Interestingly, the song was originally written for the film "Goodbye, Columbus", but was ultimately not included in the film. The melody of "If" is characterized by its gentle and soothing quality, with Gates's warm vocals accompanied by acoustic guitars and soft orchestration in the background.