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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"The Reason" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Reason"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Reason". Key of C, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.