The Reason I Sing
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G C/G G Gº C9 G C/G G
G C/G G
If its just to top a song chart
Gº
To feed the kids and get a bigger car
C9
The skies already have a lot of stars
G C/G G
And they all sing Your name
G C/G G
And if I'm here to write a #1
Gº
To get a gold or maybe platinum
C9
Make me a singer who is unsung
G C/G G
Cuz You won't share fame
[Refrão] Bm E
Cuz even accolades someday will fade away
C#m F#m
Oh just like me
Bm E A
Yes everything but You, yeah
Bm E
And many years from now it won't matter
C#m F#m
How I write the rhymes I do, yeah
Bm E A
Help me get back to the reason I sing for You
G C/G G
I'm always looking for the limelight
Gº
To dim my house and make the stages bright
C9
Compared to You I'm just a night light
G C/G G
Against the blazing sun
G C/G G
I enter rooms and hope they notice me
Gº
To fill my social insecurities
C9
I'm asking if there's any hope for me
G C/G G
Cuz there is room for only one
(refrão)
Why are we so convinced a bigger audience
Is simply common sense to have?
Maybe success is measured best
By nothing less then our obedience
G C/G G
So if I'm destined for a small stage
Gº
The small crowds and the small pay
C9
Then maybe even in a small way
G C/G G
I can bring You fame
(refrão)
How to play The Reason I Sing
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 G. 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.