What If It's Us

Book Playlist

What If It's Us Playlist

by Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera

15 tracks

balanced

Sep 4, 2026

A reading playlist that mirrors “What If It’s Us” through NYC-summer longing, meet-cute tension, and the slow shift from guardedness to hope. The instrumental half keeps things intimate and in-motion (post office, Broadway energy, late-night questions), while the vocal half leans into queer romance, uncertainty, and the joy of taking a chance.

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Track List

15 songs

1

Clubbed to Death

Rob Dougan · Novö Piano 2

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2

Why Can't We Be Friends

The Hollywood Movie Orchestra · The Instrumental Sound of Hollywood - Vol.4

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3

Electric Counterpoint

Steve Reich · StrongStrangeStrings

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4

New York Minute (Instrumental)

The Professionals · Backing Track Database - The Professionals Perform the Hits of Don Henley (Instrumental)

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5

Night owl

oerra · Night owl

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6

What About Us

P!nk · Chill sur la plage : Beach ambiance

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7

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room (Arr. for Guitar)

John Mayer · Acoustic Guitar Rock Songs

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8

It's My Life

Bon Jovi · Crush

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9

Dancing With A Stranger

Sam Smith · Silvester Party

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10

Girls Like You

Maroon 5 · Ladies Night

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11

Happier Than Ever

Billie Eilish · Sweater Weather

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12

Stay With Me

Sam Smith · SONGS DIE JEDER AUSWENDIG MITSINGEN KANN by MusicBash

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13

Shivers

Ed Sheeran · Gute Laune Songs 2024

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14

Love on Top

Piano Dreamland · Piano Renditions of Beyonce

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15

Too Many Monsters in My Closet

Luminary Flux · Too Many Monsters in My Closet

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