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Each note must be played individually.

There are different notations, like:

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 E major. It was released in 2003 as the second single from their album of the same name. The song was both written and composed by Doug Robb, the lead vocalist of Hoobastank, and serves as a notable example of alternative rock music. Fun fact, "The Reason" became a worldwide hit and reached the top of the charts in several countries. The track features a memorable melody, starting with a gentle guitar introduction and gradually building up to a powerful chorus, accompanied by impactful vocals. The song's lyrics explore themes of self-reflection, personal growth, and the realization of love's importance.

The Reason - Hoobastank

re re MI fa sol si la
la la sol sol fa fa MI re MI mi
re re MI fa fa sol si la
la la sol sol fa fa MI re MI fa
sol la sol sol fa fa MI re MI fa
sol si sol si sol si si DO

Refrão:
sol MI re DO si si DO
sol MI re DO DO si DO
sol MI re DO DO si la si
sol sol sol sol la sol

re re MI fa sol si la
la la sol sol fa fa MI re MI mi
re re MI fa fa sol si la
la la sol sol fa fa MI re MI fa
sol la sol sol fa fa MI re MI fa
sol si sol si sol si si DO

Refrão:
sol MI re DO si si DO
sol MI re DO DO si DO
sol MI re DO DO si la si
sol sol sol sol si DO
sol sol sol sol DO si
sol sol sol sol si DO
sol sol sol sol DO si

re re MI fa sol si la
la la sol sol fa fa MI re MI fa
sol la sol sol fa fa MI re MI fa
sol si sol si sol si si DO

Refrão:
sol MI re DO si si DO
sol MI re DO DO si DO
sol MI re DO DO si la si
sol sol sol sol la sol
sol MI re DO si si DO
sol MI re DO DO si DO
sol MI re DO DO si la si
sol sol sol sol la sol

FONTE: https://cifrasparaflauta.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/the-reason-hoobastank/