The Reason Chords & Guitar Lesson
Welcome to my The Reason chord chart by Hoobastank. I've made some alternations to this chart to make it easier for you to play on the beginner level, meaning you will need a capo on the 4th fret to play along and have it sound like the song. If you do not have a capo, I recommend ordering a Kyser Capo from Amazon.
In the bridge there is a key change which requires the use of a Bb chord which for almost all beginners can be a royal pain in the butt. The alternatives are to play a Bb power chord, if you know how to play power chords OR to just play the bass not on the 5th string 1st fret. You can also use the easy Fmaj7 chord instead of F.
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Strumming:
1 + 2+ 3+ 4+
DD DD DD DD
The Reason Guitar Lesson:
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The Reason Chord Chart:
Capo on the 4th Fret
Intro:
C (5th string only) for two measures
C (full strum) for two measures
Verse:
C C Am
I'm not a perfect person
Am C
There’s so many things I wish I didn't do
C Am
But I continue learning
Am F
I never meant to do those things to you
F G
And so I have to say before I go
G C
That I just want you to know
Chorus:
C Am
I've found a reason for me
Am F
To change who I used to be
F G
A reason to start over new
G C
and the reason is you
Verse:
C Am
I'm sorry that I hurt you
Am C
It's something I must live with everyday
C Am
And all the pain I put you through
Am F
I wish that I could take it all away
F G
And be the one who catches all your tears
G C
That's why I need you to hear
Chorus:
C Am
I've found a reason for me
Am F
To change who I used to be
F G
A reason to start over new
Bridge: (key change)
G Bb
and the reason is you
Bb C
and the reason is you
C Bb
and the reason is you
Bb C C
and the reason is you
Verse:
C C Am
I'm not a perfect person
Am F
I never meant to do those things to you
F G
And so I have to say before I go
G C
That I just want you to know
End Chorus:
C Am
I've found a reason for me
Am F
To change who I used to be
F G
A reason to start over new
G C
and the reason is you
C Am
I've found a reason to show
Am F
A side of me you didn't know
F G
A reason for all that I do
G C (hold)
and the reason is you
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