What's The Reason?
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Intro: G C D B
C D Am D
G C D
Hiding from the blue in your eyes
B7 Em Am7 C D
I never told you that I don't need a reason to be
G C D
In love with the smile on your face
B7 Em Am7 C D
Guess I just want you around to keep my feet on the ground
G C D
And I say why can't you tell me
B C
What is the reason
Am D
Tell me what is on your mind
G C D B C
I'll try not to be uptight but I need to know now
Am D
Tell me what is on your mind
( G C D B )
( Em Am C D )
G C D
Is it something we've got to mend
B7 Em Am7
Or should we do it over again
C D
Do you need some more time to
G C D
Learn how to love in return
B7 Em Am7
If only you gave me a sign then
C D
I'd know i'll be fine
G C D
And I say why can't you tell me
B C
What is the reason
Am D
Tell me what is on your mind
G C D B C
I'll try not to be uptight but I need to know now
Am B Em
Tell me what is on your mind
B D9 G C
Don't be afraid, it's never too late
Am B Em
Can't bare to see you hesitate
B D9 G C
It's a matter of time before you'll be mine
Am B Em
But until that day I won't cross the line
Dm G C G Am
Then life will be so much better for you and me
D
Just let us be
( G C D B7 )
( Em Am7 C D )
G C D
And I say why can't you tell me
B C
What is the reason
Am D
Tell me what is on your mind
G C D B C
I'll try not to be uptight but I need to know now
Am D G
Tell me what is on your mind
( C D B7 Em Am7 )
C D G
Tell me what is on your mind
How to play What's 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 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.