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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G
You Are the Reason Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G
You Are the Reason Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G
You Are the Reason Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G
You Are the Reason Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G
You Are the Reason Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G
You Are the Reason Chords – Harmonica
Calum Scott’s emotional ballad about love and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s tender mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Chorus
F
G
C
Am
F
G
Verse 2
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Chorus
F
G
C
Am
F
G
Bridge
F
G
C
Am
F
G
C
Am
Chorus
F
G
C
Am
F
G
Outro
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Practice tip: Master the C-G-Am-F progression slowly before adding the strum pattern, as it forms the core of the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "You Are the Reason"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.
Is "You Are the Reason" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "You Are the Reason" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "You Are the Reason"?
It was written by Calum Scott, Corey Sanders, Jonathan Maguire, and released in 2018.