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 — 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 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”

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 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.
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.