Other arrangements of The Reason
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Reason" by Hoobastank in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "The Reason" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Reason" with hands-separate practice in E at 84 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Reason"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Reason" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Reason"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Reason" is in the key of E at 84 BPM.
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