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You Are The Reason

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[Intro]
G Em C D G
[Verse 1]
There goes my Gheart beating
Cause you are the Emreason
I'm losing my CsleepD  
Please come back Gnow
[Verse 2]
There goes my Gmind racing
And you are the Emreason
That I'm still CbreathingD  
I'm hopeless Emnow
[Chorus]
I'd climb every CmountainD  
And swim every oEmcean
Just to be Cwith youD  
And fix what I've GbrokenD  
Oh, cause EmI nDeed Gyou Dto sCeeCm  
That you are the reaGson
[Verse 3]
There goes my Ghands shaking
And you are the Emreason
My heart keeps CbleedingD  
I need you Gnow
[Verse 4]
If I could Gturn back the clock
I'd make sure the Emlight defeated the dark
I'd spend every Chour, of every Dday
Keeping you Emsafe
[Chorus]
I'd climb every CmountainD  
And swim every Emocean
Just to be Cwith youD  
And fix what I've GbrokenD  
Oh, cause EmI nDeed Gyou Dto sCeeCm  
That you are the Creason
[Bridge]
(C)                                                   D                Em  D  
I don't wanna fight no more, I don't wanna hide no more, I don't wanna cry no more
GCome back, I need you to Chold me
            (you are the reasooooon)
A little closer now, Djust a little closer nowEm, come a little Dcloser
I Gneed you to hold me toCnight...D  
[Outro]
I'd climb every CmountainD  
And swim every Emocean
Just to be Cwith youD  
And fix what I've GbrokeDn
Cause EmI nDeed Gyou Dto CseeCm  
That you are the Greason

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The story behind the song

"You Are The Reason" by Calum Scott is a heartfelt ballad that explores profound emotional connection. It is a song about finding that singular person who gives meaning to your existence, the one for whom you would cross any ocean or climb any mountain. This sentiment is amplified by the song's moderately slow tempo and the expressive vocal range, allowing the emotion to truly resonate. Playing this song channels a deep sense of devotion and the overwhelming impact one person can have on another's life.

AI-written from these sources:You Are the Reason — Wikipedia ↗Calum Scott — Wikipedia ↗

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You Are The Reason

by Calum Scott

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Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

G Em C D G

[Verse 1]

There goes my heart beating

Cause you are the reason

C D

I'm losing my sleep

Please come back now

[Verse 2]

There goes my mind racing

And you are the reason

C D

That I'm still breathing

I'm hopeless now

[Chorus]

C D

I'd climb every mountain

And swim every ocean

C D

Just to be with you

G D

And fix what I've broken

Em D G D C Cm

Oh, cause I need you to see

That you are the reason

[Verse 3]

There goes my hands shaking

And you are the reason

C D

My heart keeps bleeding

I need you now

[Verse 4]

If I could turn back the clock

I'd make sure the light defeated the dark

C D

I'd spend every hour, of every day

Keeping you safe

[Chorus]

C D

I'd climb every mountain

And swim every ocean

C D

Just to be with you

G D

And fix what I've broken

Em D G D C Cm

Oh, cause I need you to see

That you are the reason

[Bridge]

C D Em D

()

I don't wanna fight no more, I don't wanna hide no more, I don't wanna cry no more

G C

Come back, I need you to hold me

(you are the reasooooon)

D Em D

A little closer now, just a little closer now, come a little closer

G C D

I need you to hold me tonight...

[Outro]

C D

I'd climb every mountain

And swim every ocean

C D

Just to be with you

G D

And fix what I've broken

Em D G D C Cm

Cause I need you to see

That you are the reason

About You Are The Reason Chords by Calum Scott

Learn how to play You Are The Reason by Calum Scott with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “You Are The Reason chords”, “You Are The Reason guitar chords”, or “Calum Scott You Are The Reason chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy You Are The Reason chords and for experienced players who want accurate You Are The Reason lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Em, C, D, Cm, A.

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