Calum Scott - You Are The Reason Chords

ChordsG, Em, C, D, Cm

Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

GEmCDG

TheregoesmyGheartbeating,’causeyouaretheEmreason

I’mlosingmyCsleep,DpleasecomebackGnow

TheregoesmyGmindracing,andyouaretheEmreason

ThatI’mstillCbreathing,DI’mhopelessEmnow

I’dclimbeveryCmountain,DandswimeveryEmocean

JusttobeCwithyou,DandfixwhatI’veGbroken

DOh,causeEmIDneedGyouDtoCsee,CmthatyouaretheGreason

TheregoesmyGhandsshaking,andyouaretheEmreason

MyheartkeepsCbleeding,DIneedyouGnow

IfIcouldGturnbacktheclock,I’dmakesuretheEmlightdefeatedthedark

I’dspendeveryChour,ofeveryDday,keepingyouEmsafe

I’dclimbeveryCmountain,DandswimeveryEmocean

JusttobeCwithyou,DandfixwhatI’veGbroken

DOh,causeEmIDneedGyouDtoCsee,CmthatyouaretheCreasonohDohEmoh

YouaretheCreasonohDohEmoh,IGneedyoutoDholdmeCtonight..

I’dclimbeveryCmountain,DandswimeveryEmocean

JusttobeCwithyou,DandfixwhatI’veGbroken

DCauseEmIDneedGyouDtoCsee,CmthatyouaretheGreason

ArtistCalum Scott

AlbumOnly Human

GenresPop

Year2018

KeyG

DifficultyEasy

How to play You Are The Reason on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Calum Scott - You Are The Reason on guitar requires 5 chords and 7 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

You Are The Reason uses these transitions most often: C → D (14), Em → C (11), and D → Em (10). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - Em chord transition.

1. G → Em chord transition

To move from G to Em:

While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 5 times.

2. Em → C chord transition

Here's how to move from Em to C:

Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
Place index finger on B string fret 1.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

3. C → D chord transition

Switching from C to D:

Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 14 times.

4. D → G chord transition

Here's how to move from D to G:

Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

You Are The Reason chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in You Are The Reason.

You Are The Reason includes 71 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
You Are The Reason contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how You Are The Reason connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → Em: 17%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → D: 24%
- G → Em: 9%

1. G → Em chord transition

2. Em → C chord transition

3. C → D chord transition

4. D → G chord transition

5. D → Em chord transition

6. C → Cm chord transition

7. Cm → G chord transition