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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 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 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,
and the rea son is (E)you.
And the rea son is (D)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.
The Reason — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Reason" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 84 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Reason”
- Can I play "The Reason" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Reason" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Reason" by Hoobastank played in?
- The Reason is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Reason"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Reason" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Reason"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Reason"?
- "The Reason" was originally performed by Hoobastank. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Reason"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A9, B, C, C#m, D, E.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Reason"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Reason" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Reason"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Reason" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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