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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Reason" by Hoobastank: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Reason" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Reason" by Hoobastank. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Reason" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Reason" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.