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The Reason

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Hoobastank - The Reason
Standard Tuning, Capo 4
Chords:
        Cx32010
       Amx02010 (Am7)
        Fx03210 (Fmaj7/A)
        G3x0010 (G6sus4)
       Bbx10010
[Intro]
C
[Verse 1]
CI'm not a perfect Amperson
There's many things I wish I didn't Cdo
But I continue Amlearning
I never meant to do those things to Fyou
And so I have to say before I Ggo
That I just want you to knCow
[Chorus]
I've found a reason for Amme
To change who I used to Fbe
A reason to start over nGew
and the reason is yCou
[Verse 2]
CI'm sorry that I hurAmt you
It's something I must live with everyCday
And all the pain I put you Amthrough
I wish that I could take it all awFay
And be the one who catches all your tGears
That's why I need you to hCear
[Chorus]
I've found a reason for Amme
To change who I used to Fbe
A reason to start over nGew
[Bridge]
and the reason is yBbou
and the reason is yCou
and the reason is yBbou
and the reason is yCou
[Verse 3]
CI'm not a perfect perAmson
I never meant to do those things to Fyou
And so I have to say before I Ggo
That I just want you to kCnow
[End Chorus]
I've found a reason for mAme
To change who I used to bFe
A reason to start over Gnew
and the reason is Cyou
I've found a reason to sAmhow
A side of me you didn't Fknow
A reason for all that I Gdo
and the reason is Cyou

All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

"The Reason" is a power ballad that came together from different parts, with the guitarist creating the opening riff and the singer piecing together lyrics from old writings and new ideas. It's a song that captures a moment of reflection and a desire for change, as if looking back at past mistakes and finding a central purpose or motivation to be better. Playing this song can feel like an earnest apology or a heartfelt commitment to someone significant.

AI-written from these sources:The Reason (Hoobastank song) — Wikipedia ↗Hoobastank — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Reason

by Hoobastank

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

Fmaj7/A

G6sus4

Hoobastank - The Reason

Standard Tuning, Capo 4

Chords:

x32010

Am Am7

x02010 ()

F Fmaj7/A

x03210 ()

G G6sus4

3x0010 ()

x10010

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

C Am

I'm not a perfect person

There's many things I wish I didn't do

But I continue learning

I never meant to do those things to you

And so I have to say before I go

That I just want you to know

[Chorus]

I've found a reason for me

To change who I used to be

A reason to start over new

and the reason is you

[Verse 2]

C Am

I'm sorry that I hurt you

It's something I must live with everyday

And all the pain I put you through

I wish that I could take it all away

And be the one who catches all your tears

That's why I need you to hear

[Chorus]

I've found a reason for me

To change who I used to be

A reason to start over new

[Bridge]

and the reason is you

[Verse 3]

C Am

I'm not a perfect person

I never meant to do those things to you

And so I have to say before I go

That I just want you to know

[End Chorus]

I've found a reason for me

To change who I used to be

A reason to start over new

and the reason is you

I've found a reason to show

A side of me you didn't know

A reason for all that I do

and the reason is you

About The Reason Chords by Hoobastank

Learn how to play The Reason by Hoobastank with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Reason chords”, “The Reason guitar chords”, or “Hoobastank 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 The Reason chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Reason lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, Am7, F, Fmaj7/A, G.

FAQ — The Reason by Hoobastank

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The chords for "The Reason" show the original chord names (including C, Am, Am7, F, Fmaj7/A, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.