You're The Reason I'm Livin'
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CHORUS
(S: Strum)
(S:B) You're The Reason I'm (E) Livin'
You're the breath that I (B) take
You're the stars in my (F#) heaven
You're the sun when I (B) wake
You're The Reason I'm (E) Livin'
You'll carry me (B) thru
All of life's little (F#) burdens
I'd be lost without (B) you. (p)
(nc) A long, long (F#) time ago
When I was (B) down
You picked me (C#) up and showed me true love
Still could be (F#) found
(B) You're the reason I (E) do things
You're the things that I (B) do
You're The Reason I'm (F#) Livin'
I'd be lost without (B) you.
CHANGE TO C:
CHORUS
(nc) You're The Reason I'm (F) Livin'
You're the breath that I (C) take
You're the stars in my (G) heaven
You're the sun when I (C) wake
You're The Reason I'm (F) Livin'
You'll carry me (C) thru
All of life's little (G) burdens
I'd be lost without (C) you.
How to play You're The Reason I'm Livin'
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. 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.