The Reason — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "The Reason" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 84 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

you. I’m not a per fect per son, there’s man y things I wish I did n’t do. But I con tin ue fect put learn ing. I nev er meant to do those things to you. And so, I have to say be fore I go, that I just want you to know I’ve found a rea son for me to change who I used to be. A rea son to start o ver (B)new, and the rea son is you. I’m sor ry that I hurt you, it’s some thing I must live with ev ’ry day. And all the pain I fect put you through, I wish that I could take it all a way. And be the one who catch es all your tears. That’s why I need you to hear. I’ve found a rea son for me to change who I used to be. A rea son to start o ver (B)new, and the rea son is (B)new, and the rea son is (D)you, (you, and the rea son is (E)you. you, And the rea son is (D)you, you, and the rea son is ) (E)you. (B)new, and the rea son is (E)you. I’ve found a rea son to show a side of me you did n’t (A)know, a rea son for all that I (B)do, and the rea son is (E)you.

Try other practice modes:

Falling NotesLead SheetBar SheetSimple Sheet

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
E
Tempo
84 BPM
Difficulty
hard

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How to Play "The Reason" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.