The Reason

by Celine Dion

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Lyrics

I fig ured it out.

I was (Fm)high and low and ev ’ry thing in be tween.

I was (Fm)wick ed and wild, and ba by, you know what I (Am)mean.

Till there was (Dm7)you,

yeah, you;

oh, you.

Some thing went (C)wrong.

I made a (Fm)deal with the dev il for an emp ty I O (C)U.

I’ve been to (Fm)hell and back, but an an gel was look ing (Am)through.

It was (Em)you;

yeah, you.

It’s all be cause of you.

You are the rea son;

you are the rea son I wake (F)up ev ’ry day and sleep through the night.

You are the rea son,

the (F)rea son.

In the mid dle of the night,

I’m go ing down ’cause I a (F)dore you.

(Ab)I (Gm)want (Fm)to (Cm)floor (Bb)you.

I’m giv ing it up;

(Fm)no more run ning a round spin ning my (C)wheels.

You came (Fm)out of my dream and you made it (Am)real.

I know what I (Em)feel;

it’s you.

It’s all be cause of you.

You are the rea (Ab)I (Gm)want (Fm)to (Cm)touch (Bb)you;

(Ab)I (Gm)want (Fm)to (Cm)floor (Bb)you;

(Ab)you (Gm)are (Fm)the (Cm)rea (Bb)son,

ba (C)by.

You are the rea son;

you are the rea son I wake (F)up ev ’ry day and sleep through the night.

You are the rea son.

The (C)rea

son.

Be cause of (Am)you,

yeah, (F)you.

The Reason by Celine Dion — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Reason” by Celine Dion in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 80 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Reason" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Reason"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.