If I tell you would you listen? vs If I told you would you listen?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'If I tell you would you listen?' is used when talking about a hypothetical situation in the present or future. 'If I told you would you listen?' is used when talking about a hypothetical situation in the past. The choice between the two depends on the tense of the situation being discussed.

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If I tell you would you listen?

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a hypothetical situation in the present or future.

This phrase is used to ask if someone would listen if you were to tell them something in the present or future.

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Apr 15, 2012 ... "If I tell you, would you listen to me?" "Yes. I think that would be appropriate." He nodded, then looked up the column he was leaning against.
Jun 7, 2012 ... COMPLETE! Ash Ketchum is so close to his dream of being Pokemon Master, but when he receives a life changing phone call saying his ...

Alternatives:

if I were to tell you, would you listen?
if I were to tell you something, would you listen?
if I tell you something, will you listen?
if I tell you, will you listen?
would you listen if I tell you?

If I told you would you listen?

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a hypothetical situation in the past.

This phrase is used to ask if someone would have listened if you had told them something in the past.

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Jul 14, 2014 ... [Verse 1:]. I have kept it for so long. If I told you would you listen? Will I confess this secret I'm keeping? You're love is the only thing I wish for.
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Alternatives:

if I had told you, would you have listened?
if I had told you something, would you have listened?
if I told you something, would you have listened?
if I told you, would you have listened?
would you have listened if I told you?

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If I tell you would you listen? vs If I told you would you listen?