The Reason
View chords used in this chart
Intro
B/E B F# B/D#
B/E B F# B/D#
verse 1
B/E
I missed a thousand moments
B F#
I traded precious time
F#
Tracing the stars for answers
B/D# B/E
And fighting through the night
B/E
Searching for hidden treasure
B F#
To catch a distant dream
B/D#
I couldn't see the daylight in front of me
[Refrão]B/E
I trust You with tomorrow
B F#
I let go of the past
F#
Not staring at the future
B/D# B/E
This moment’s all I have
B/E
From darkness into color
B F#
You’ve opened up my eyes
F#
You’re everything I see
B/D# B/E B
You’re the reason I’m alive
F#
You're everything I see
B/D# B/E
You’re the reason I’m alive
verse 2
B/E
I feel You all around me
B F#
Like sun upon my skin
F#
Your plans they never fail me
B/D# B/E
You never miss a thing
B/E
You walk the path before me
B F#
I will not be afraid
B/D#
I'm just breathing in the gift of today
[Refrão]B/E
I trust You with tomorrow
B F#
I let go of the past
F#
Not staring at the future
B/D# B/E
This moment’s all I have
B/E
From darkness into color
B F#
You’ve opened up my eyes
F#
You’re everything I see
B/D# B/E B F#
You’re the reason I’m alive
B/D# B/E B
You're the reason I'm alive
F#
Every tear, every step, every breath
B/D# B/E
You're the reason I'm alive
Bridge
B/E B
Everyday, everyday, everyday that I’m with You
F# B/D#
I fall more, I fall more, I fall more in love with You
B/E
Wide awake, wide awake
B
You have opened up my eyes
F#
Every tear, every step, every breath
B/D#
You’re the reason I’m alive
Outro
B/E B F# B/D#
B/E B F# B/D#
B/D#
You’re the reason I’m alive
B/E B F# B/D#
B/E B F# B/D#
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 B/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.