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You Are the Reason Chords

Calum Scott Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

You Are the Reason Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

There goes my heart beating

G

’Cause you are the reason

Am

I’m losing my sleep

F

Please come back now

C

There goes my mind racing

G

And you are the reason

Am

That I’m still breathing

F

I’m hopeless now

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Verse 2

C

There goes my hand shaking

G

And you are the reason

Am

My heart keeps bleeding

F

I need you now

C

And if I could turn back the clock

G

I’d make sure the light defeated the dark

Am

I’d spend every hour, of every day

F

Keeping you safe

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Bridge

F

I don’t wanna fight no more

G

I don’t wanna hide no more

C

I don’t wanna cry no more

Am

Come back, I need you to hold me

F

Be a little closer now

G

Just a little closer now

C

Come a little closer

Am

I need you to hold me tonight

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Outro

C

You are the reason

G

Oh, you are the reason

Am

Oh, you are the reason

F

I am

C

You are the reason

G

Oh, you are the reason

Am

Oh, you are the reason

F

I am

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.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

You Are the Reason Chords – Ukulele

Calum Scott’s emotional ballad about love and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s tender mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

There goes my heart beating

G

’Cause you are the reason

Am

I’m losing my sleep

F

Please come back now

C

There goes my mind racing

G

And you are the reason

Am

That I’m still breathing

F

I’m hopeless now

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Verse 2

C

There goes my hand shaking

G

And you are the reason

Am

My heart keeps bleeding

F

I need you now

C

And if I could turn back the clock

G

I’d make sure the light defeated the dark

Am

I’d spend every hour, of every day

F

Keeping you safe

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Bridge

F

I don’t wanna fight no more

G

I don’t wanna hide no more

C

I don’t wanna cry no more

Am

Come back, I need you to hold me

F

Be a little closer now

G

Just a little closer now

C

Come a little closer

Am

I need you to hold me tonight

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Outro

C

You are the reason

G

Oh, you are the reason

Am

Oh, you are the reason

F

I am

C

You are the reason

G

Oh, you are the reason

Am

Oh, you are the reason

F

I am

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.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

You Are the Reason Chords – Piano

Calum Scott’s emotional ballad about love and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s tender mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

There goes my heart beating

G

’Cause you are the reason

Am

I’m losing my sleep

F

Please come back now

C

There goes my mind racing

G

And you are the reason

Am

That I’m still breathing

F

I’m hopeless now

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Verse 2

C

There goes my hand shaking

G

And you are the reason

Am

My heart keeps bleeding

F

I need you now

C

And if I could turn back the clock

G

I’d make sure the light defeated the dark

Am

I’d spend every hour, of every day

F

Keeping you safe

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Bridge

F

I don’t wanna fight no more

G

I don’t wanna hide no more

C

I don’t wanna cry no more

Am

Come back, I need you to hold me

F

Be a little closer now

G

Just a little closer now

C

Come a little closer

Am

I need you to hold me tonight

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Outro

C

You are the reason

G

Oh, you are the reason

Am

Oh, you are the reason

F

I am

C

You are the reason

G

Oh, you are the reason

Am

Oh, you are the reason

F

I am

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

You Are the Reason Chords – Banjo

Calum Scott’s emotional ballad about love and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s tender mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

There goes my heart beating

G

’Cause you are the reason

Am

I’m losing my sleep

F

Please come back now

C

There goes my mind racing

G

And you are the reason

Am

That I’m still breathing

F

I’m hopeless now

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Verse 2

C

There goes my hand shaking

G

And you are the reason

Am

My heart keeps bleeding

F

I need you now

C

And if I could turn back the clock

G

I’d make sure the light defeated the dark

Am

I’d spend every hour, of every day

F

Keeping you safe

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Bridge

F

I don’t wanna fight no more

G

I don’t wanna hide no more

C

I don’t wanna cry no more

Am

Come back, I need you to hold me

F

Be a little closer now

G

Just a little closer now

C

Come a little closer

Am

I need you to hold me tonight

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Outro

C

You are the reason

G

Oh, you are the reason

Am

Oh, you are the reason

F

I am

C

You are the reason

G

Oh, you are the reason

Am

Oh, you are the reason

F

I am

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

You Are the Reason Chords – Mandolin

Calum Scott’s emotional ballad about love and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s tender mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

There goes my heart beating

G

’Cause you are the reason

Am

I’m losing my sleep

F

Please come back now

C

There goes my mind racing

G

And you are the reason

Am

That I’m still breathing

F

I’m hopeless now

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Verse 2

C

There goes my hand shaking

G

And you are the reason

Am

My heart keeps bleeding

F

I need you now

C

And if I could turn back the clock

G

I’d make sure the light defeated the dark

Am

I’d spend every hour, of every day

F

Keeping you safe

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Bridge

F

I don’t wanna fight no more

G

I don’t wanna hide no more

C

I don’t wanna cry no more

Am

Come back, I need you to hold me

F

Be a little closer now

G

Just a little closer now

C

Come a little closer

Am

I need you to hold me tonight

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Outro

C

You are the reason

G

Oh, you are the reason

Am

Oh, you are the reason

F

I am

C

You are the reason

G

Oh, you are the reason

Am

Oh, you are the reason

F

I am

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s tender mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

There goes my heart beating

G

’Cause you are the reason

Am

I’m losing my sleep

F

Please come back now

C

There goes my mind racing

G

And you are the reason

Am

That I’m still breathing

F

I’m hopeless now

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Verse 2

C

There goes my hand shaking

G

And you are the reason

Am

My heart keeps bleeding

F

I need you now

C

And if I could turn back the clock

G

I’d make sure the light defeated the dark

Am

I’d spend every hour, of every day

F

Keeping you safe

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Bridge

F

I don’t wanna fight no more

G

I don’t wanna hide no more

C

I don’t wanna cry no more

Am

Come back, I need you to hold me

F

Be a little closer now

G

Just a little closer now

C

Come a little closer

Am

I need you to hold me tonight

Chorus

F

I’d climb every mountain

G

And swim every ocean

C

Just to be with you

Am

And fix what I’ve broken

F

Oh, ’cause I need you to see

G

That you are the reason

Outro

C

You are the reason

G

Oh, you are the reason

Am

Oh, you are the reason

F

I am

C

You are the reason

G

Oh, you are the reason

Am

Oh, you are the reason

F

I am

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.