The Reason Why
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Intro: A (v)
A E A E
If I was strong then I wouldn´t care
A E A E
If she was here or she was there
Bm
But I guess I didn´t go by the rules
G E Esus4
`cause she really made me look like a fool
A E A E
I shouldn´t have let it hurt me at all
A E A E
`cause I know the price you pay when you fall
Bm
But I couldn´t believe it was true
G E Esus4 E
When she told me we were through
[Refrão] A D
And the reason why I cry
A D E
I wish I knew
Bm G
My friends told me about her
Bm G
When they saw me hold her hand
Bm G
But I didn´t think they knew her
C A
So how could they understand
I couldn´t hear a word they were saying
`cause inside my head the music was playing
But I found out it was all true
When she told me we were through
[Refrão]I couldn´t hear a word they were saying...
[Refrão]Oh yeah I wish I knew (and fade)
by: José Duarte
jtduarte1@netcabo.pt
How to play The Reason Why
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.