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The Reason Chords

“The Reason” by Hoobastank is played in the key of E and uses the chords E, C#m, A and B. It's an easy song — a good pick for beginners. This rock song comes with an interactive player so you can transpose, add a capo and autoscroll while you play.

Chords:EC#mABE2D

Chords for The Reason

Key: EBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyRock
E
3
90
 I'm Enot a perfect C#mperson
 There's Emany things I wish I didn't do
 But I continue C#mlearning
 I Anever meant to do those things to you
 And so I Bhave to say before I go
 That I just E2want you to know
 I've C#mfound a reason for me, to Achange who I used to be
 A Breason to start over new, and the Ereason is you
 I'm C#msorry that I hurt you
 It's Esomething I must live with everyday
 And C#mall the pain I put you through
 I Awish that I could take it all away
 And Bbe the one who catches all your tears
 Thats why I E2need you to hear
 I've C#mfound a reason for me, to Achange who I used to be
 A Breason to start over new, and the Ereason is you
 And the E2reason is you
 And the Dreason is you
 And the Ereason is you
 I'm C#mnot a perfect person
 I Anever meant to do those things to you
 And so I Bhave to say before I go
 That E2I just want you to know
 I've C#mfound a reason for me, to Achange who I used to be
 A Breason to start over new, and the Ereason is you
 I've C#mfound a reason to show
 a Aside of me you didn't know
 a Breason for all that I do
 and the Ereason is you
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The Reason — FAQ

What key is “The Reason” in?

“The Reason” by Hoobastank is in the key of E. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords are used in “The Reason”?

“The Reason” uses E, C#m, A, B, E2 and D.

Is “The Reason” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “The Reason” is rated easy and suits beginners.

Who sings “The Reason”?

“The Reason” is performed by Hoobastank.