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The Reason We Have Stayed Together chords by
Frank Zappa
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Key: B major•
Verse 1
C
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The reason that has kept us together
D
D

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is not because people

appreciate great musicians.
C
C

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D
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The reason we have stayed together

C#
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is because musicians like to play music.

And if we had not been musicians,
B
B
2

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the band would have folded a

long time ago.
C
C

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It just so happens
B
B
2

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that everybody in the band
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is sort of masochistic about,
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they like to play well enough that they'll put up with a
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C
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lot of the other troublesome stuff

that we go through in

order to do it.
B
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2

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You know, like being on the road is no fun.
C#
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B
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2

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And there's a lot of funny stories

that you can tell when you get home.


But the actual process

is something of a drain on your energy.
C
C

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And it gets pretty unpleasant sometimes,


especially in Europe.
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So the only time you really
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get to rock out
B
B
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is when you're playing.
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It's worth it.

It's quite a feeling to be up there
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just blowing your brains out.

Even if there's only five people
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in the audience
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who can really understand

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what you're getting into,
Ebm
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you know, and it's irrelevant
C#
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whether or not they clap for it
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or even walk out in the middle of it
Ebm
Ebm
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because the band knows when it's
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played good

and also knows when it's

played bad.
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No amount of applause after a bad

show
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is gonna make you feel right,

you know.

Sometimes people clap
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for the crappiest things.

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Chords

  • C

  • D

  • C#

    4

  • B

    2

  • G

  • Ebm

    6

  • E

  • Bbm

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Reason We Have Stayed Together?

The original key of The Reason We Have Stayed Together by Frank Zappa is B major.

What are the main chords for The Reason We Have Stayed Together?

The primary chords used in The Reason We Have Stayed Together are E, F#, F, D#, Fb, B.

Do I need a capo to play The Reason We Have Stayed Together?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is The Reason We Have Stayed Together beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, F#, F, D#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Reason We Have Stayed Together?

The tempo of The Reason We Have Stayed Together is approximately 35 beats per minute.

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