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The Reason

Hoobastank

KeyE major
Tempo83 BPM
Duration3:52

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is The Reason by Hoobastank in?

This transcription starts in E major.

What tempo is The Reason?

The estimated tempo is 83 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in The Reason?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E → C♯m → A → B (6 occurrences); C♯m → E → C♯m → A (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in The Reason?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → vi → IV → V in E major; I → vi → I → vi in E major; vi → I → vi → IV in E major. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

Does The Reason use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In E major: The doo-wop progression (I → vi → IV → V) shows up in the verse at 0:23 and the chorus at 0:46. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home.

What time signature is The Reason in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is The Reason structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:11) → chorus (0:46) → verse (1:09) → chorus (1:44) → verse (2:30) → chorus (2:53) → outro (3:40).

How long is this version of The Reason?

The transcribed version lasts 3:52. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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