A lead sheet of “You’re The Reason” written by pianist Alton Merrell. “You’re The Reason” is the title track from Dr. Alton Merrell’s album released in 2004 on the Minstrel Enterprises record label. Download a PDF copy of the lead sheet by clicking HERE. Check out other jazz lead sheets Dr. Merrell has made available by clicking HERE.You can listen to a recording of the song by clicking one of the videos below:

Dr. Merrell’s Recording:

Sean Jones’ Recording featuring Kim Burrell:

Dr. Alton Merrell is a world-class pianist, composer, and educator based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His musical artistry is a unique blend of lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and fluid technique that spans multiple music genres including jazz, gospel, classical, pop, and rhythm and blues. His music is known to take listeners on spirit-filled excursions that deeply touch the soul.

Currently, Dr. Merrell leads his instrumental jazz group, “The Alton Merrell Quartet,” as well as his gospel jazz vocal group “Dr. Alton Merrell & Impact.” In both groups, Dr. Merrell incorporates diverse musical styles in the repertoire to minister love to people worldwide.