The Reason
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[Intro]
E
[Verse]
E C#m
I'm not a perfect person
E
There are many things I wish I didn't do
C#m
But I continue learning
Asus4
I never meant to do those things to you
Bsus4
and so I have to say before I go
E
that I just want you to know
[Chorus]
C#m Asus4
I've found a reason for me, to change who I used to be
Bsus4 E
a reason to start over new, and the reason is you
[Verse]
C#m
I'm sorry that I hurt you
E
It's something I must live with every day
C#m
and all the pain I put you through
Asus4
I wish that I could take it all away
Bsus4
and be the one who catches all your tears
E
thats why I need you to hear
[Chorus]
C#m Asus4
I've found a reason for me, to change who I used to be
Bsus4 Dsus2
a reason to start over new, and the reason is you
[Bridge]
E
and the reason is you
Dsus2
and the reason is you
E
and the reason is you
[Verse]
E C#m
I'm not a perfect person
Asus4
I never meant to do those things to you
Bsus4
and so I have to say before I go
E
that I just want you to know
[Chorus]
C#m Asus4
I've found a reason for me, to change who I used to be
Bsus4 Dsus2
a reason to start over new, and the reason is you
[Chorus]
C#m
I've found a reason to show
Asus4
a side of me you didn't know
Bsus4
a reason for all that I do
E
and the reason is you
How to play The Reason
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.