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Each note must be played individually.

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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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The Reason

"The Reason" by Hoobastank is a song performed in the key of B major. Released in 2003, it was a hit single from their second studio album with the same title. The band, Hoobastank, is an American rock group formed in 1994 in California. Chester Bennington, the lead vocalist of Linkin Park, also provided backing vocals on the track. The song, composed by Douglas Robb, Daniel Estrin, Chris Hesse, and Markku Lappalainen, explores themes of self-reflection and redemption. Fun fact, "The Reason" became an international success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries. Its catchy melody features powerful vocals and a blend of rock and alternative elements that resonated with listeners worldwide.
The Reason - Hoobastank

mi mi fa# sol# si RE# DO#
I'm not a perfect person
DO# DO# si si la la sol# fa# sol# sol#
There's many things I wish I didn't do
mi mi fa# sol# si FA# MI
But I continue learning
DO# DO# si si la la sol# fa# sol# la
I never meant to do those things to you
DO# DO# si si la la sol# fa# sol# la
And so, I have to say before I go

si RE# si RE# si RE# MI MI
That I just want you to know

si SOL# FA# MI RE# RE# MI
I've found a reason for me
si SOL# FA# MI MI RE# MI
To change who I used to be
si SOL# FA# MI MI RE# si RE#
A reason to start over new
si si si si DO# si
And the reason is you

mi mi fa# sol# si RE# DO#
I'm sorry that I hurt you
DO# DO# si si la la sol# fa# sol# sol#
It's something I must live with everyday

mi mi fa# sol# mi si FA# MI
And all the pain I put you through
DO# DO# si si la la sol# fa# sol# la
I wish that I could take it all away
DO# DO# si si la la sol# fa# sol# la
And be the one who catches all your tears

si RE# si RE# si RE# MI MI
That's why I need you to hear

si SOL# FA# MI RE# RE# MI
I've found a reason for me
si SOL# FA# MI MI RE# MI
To change who I used to be
si SOL# FA# MI RE# si RE#
A reason to start over new

MI MI MI MI LA LA
And the reason is you
MI MI MI MI LA SOL#
And the reason is you
MI MI MI MI LA LA
And the reason is you
MI MI MI MI LA SOL#
And the reason is you

mi mi fa# sol# si RE# DO#
I'm not a perfect person
DO# DO# DO# DO# DO# si si si la la
I never meant to do those things to you
DO# DO# si si la la sol# fa# sol# la
And so I have to say before I go

si RE# si RE# si RE# ( SOL# - FA# - MI )
That I just want you to know

si SOL# FA# MI RE# RE# MI
I've found a reason for me
si SOL# FA# MI MI RE# MI
To change who I used to be
si SOL# FA# MI MI RE# si RE#
A reason to start over new
si si si si DO# si
And the reason is you

si SOL# FA# MI RE# RE# MI
I've found a reason to show
si SOL# FA# MI MI RE# RE# MI
A side of me you didn't know
si SOL# FA# MI MI RE# si RE#
A reason for all that I do
si si si si DO# si
And the reason is you