You Are The Reason

by Calum Scott

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There goes my (Bb5)heart beat ing, ’cause you are the (Gm7)rea son

I’m los ing my (Ebsus2)sleep.

Please come back (Bb5)now.

There goes my (Bb5)mind rac ing, and you are the (Gm7)rea son

that I’m still (Ebsus2)breath ing.

I’m hope less (Gm7)now.

I’d (Bb)climb ev ’ry (Eb)moun tain

and swim ev ’ry (Gm7)o cean

(Bb)just to be (Eb)with you

and fix what I’ve (Bb)bro ken.

Oh, ’cause (Gm7)I (F)need (Bb)you to (Eb)see

that you are the rea son.

There goes my hand shak ing, and (Bb)you are the (Gm7)rea son

my heart keeps (Eb)bleed ing.

I need you (Bb)now.

If I could (Bb)turn back the clock, I’d (Bb)make sure the light de feat ed the dark.

I’d (Bb)spend ev ’ry (Eb)ho ur of ev ’ry (F)day keep ing you (Gm7)safe.

And I’d (Bb)climb ev ’ry (Eb)moun (Ebmaj7)tain

and swim ev ’ry (Gm7)o cean

(Bb)just to be (Eb)with (Ebmaj7)you

and fix what I’ve (Bb)bro ken.

Oh, ’cause (Gm)I (F)need (Bb)you to (Eb)see

that you are the rea son.

I don’t wan na fight no more.

I don’t wan na hide no more.

I don’t wan na cry no more.

(Bb)Come back; I need you to hold me a lit tle clos er now, just a lit tle clos er now.

Come a lit tle (F)clos er; I (Bb)need you to hold me to night.

I’d climb ev ’ry (Eb)moun tain

and swim ev ’ry (Gm7)o cean

(Bb)just to be (Eb)with you

and fix what I’ve (Bb)bro ken.

’Cause (Gm7)I (F)need (Bb)you to (Eb)see

that you are the rea son.

You Are The Reason by Calum Scott — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Are The Reason” by Calum Scott 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 Eb at 87 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "You Are 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 "You Are 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.