You Are The Reason
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Intro: Am Dm Am Dm Am
A shadow in the moonlight
Dm Am
Here she comes to me
Dm F Em
We sit and talk about it all
And out in the distance
E
A dream is over
E7 Am
All I've been working for
Dm G
This is not how I want you to see me
C G A
I have done the best I can
Dm G
Now the only thing I believe in
B C G C
Is a woman and a man
Chorus:
C7 F G C
You are the reason I stay in the fight
C7 F G C
When I can't take it anymore
C7 F
You are the reason I wake in the night
C G C Am Aadd9 Asus4 Am Aadd9 Asus4 Am
And say that I was only dreaming of it all
And now in the dawn light
Dm Am
She talks with me again
Dm F Em
Remember all the things we've done
Been through the bad times
E
And we've seen through the sad times
E7 Am
We're stronger than before
Dm C G
And you picked me up when I was falling
C G A
And you gave me back my pride
Dm G
And you listen when I am calling
F C G C
And hear the man inside
Chorus:
C7 F G C
You are the reason I stay in the fight
C7 F G C
When I can't take it anymore
C7 F
You are the reason I wake in the night
C G C F
And say that I was only dreaming of it all
Instrumental: C Bb F Ab Bb C Bb Am C G C
C7 F C
You are the reason I stay in the fight
How to play You Are The Reason
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.