The Reason

by Celine Dion
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Lyrics

I fig ured it out.

I was (Fm)high and low and ev ’ry thing in be tween.

I was (Fm)wick ed and wild, and ba by, you know what I (Am)mean.

Till there was (Dm7)you,

yeah, you;

oh, you.

Some thing went (C)wrong.

I made a (Fm)deal with the dev il for an emp ty I O (C)U.

I’ve been to (Fm)hell and back, but an an gel was look ing (Am)through.

It was (Em)you;

yeah, you.

It’s all be cause of you.

You are the rea son;

you are the rea son I wake (F)up ev ’ry day and sleep through the night.

You are the rea son,

the (F)rea son.

In the mid dle of the night,

I’m go ing down ’cause I a (F)dore you.

(Ab)I (Gm)want (Fm)to (Cm)floor (Bb)you.

I’m giv ing it up;

(Fm)no more run ning a round spin ning my (C)wheels.

You came (Fm)out of my dream and you made it (Am)real.

I know what I (Em)feel;

it’s you.

It’s all be cause of you.

You are the rea (Ab)I (Gm)want (Fm)to (Cm)touch (Bb)you;

(Ab)I (Gm)want (Fm)to (Cm)floor (Bb)you;

(Ab)you (Gm)are (Fm)the (Cm)rea (Bb)son,

ba (C)by.

You are the rea son;

you are the rea son I wake (F)up ev ’ry day and sleep through the night.

You are the rea son.

The (C)rea

son.

Be cause of (Am)you,

yeah, (F)you.

The Reason — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Reason" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Reason”

Why does "The Reason" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Reason".
What key is "The Reason" by Celine Dion played in?
The Reason is arranged in the key of C 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 80 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 Celine Dion. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Reason"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cm, +8 more.
What other songs by Celine Dion can I play here?
Try "THE POWER OF THE DREAM", "TAKING CHANCES", "FLY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The Reason"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Reason".
Can I see all the notes in "The Reason"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 80 BPM.