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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

e e f# g# b D# C#
I'm not a perfect person
C# C# b b a a g# f# g# g#
There's many things I wish I didn't do
e e f# g# b F# E
But I continue learning
C# C# b b a a g# f# g# a
I never meant to do those things to you
C# C# b b a a g# f# g# a
And so, I have to say before I go

b D# b D# b D# E E
That I just want you to know

b G# F# E D# D# E
I've found a reason for me
b G# F# E E D# E
To change who I used to be
b G# F# E E D# b D#
A reason to start over new
b b b b C# b
And the reason is you

e e f# g# b D# C#
I'm sorry that I hurt you
C# C# b b a a g# f# g# g#
It's something I must live with everyday

e e f# g# e b F# E
And all the pain I put you through
C# C# b b a a g# f# g# a
I wish that I could take it all away
C# C# b b a a g# f# g# a
And be the one who catches all your tears

b D# b D# b D# E E
That's why I need you to hear

b G# F# E D# D# E
I've found a reason for me
b G# F# E E D# E
To change who I used to be
b G# F# E D# b D#
A reason to start over new

E E E E A A
And the reason is you
E E E E A G#
And the reason is you
E E E E A A
And the reason is you
E E E E A G#
And the reason is you

e e f# g# b D# C#
I'm not a perfect person
C# C# C# C# C# b b b a a
I never meant to do those things to you
C# C# b b a a g# f# g# a
And so I have to say before I go

b D# b D# b D# ( G# - F# - E )
That I just want you to know

b G# F# E D# D# E
I've found a reason for me
b G# F# E E D# E
To change who I used to be
b G# F# E E D# b D#
A reason to start over new
b b b b C# b
And the reason is you

b G# F# E D# D# E
I've found a reason to show
b G# F# E E D# D# E
A side of me you didn't know
b G# F# E E D# b D#
A reason for all that I do
b b b b C# b
And the reason is you