A Thousand Years

by Christina Perri

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Lyrics

(Eb)1. Heart beats fast, col ours and (Bb)prom is es...

How to be (G)brave?

How can I love when I’m a (Eb)fraid to fall?

Watch ing you (Bb)stand a lone, all of my (G)doubt sud den ly goes a way some (C)how.

One step (G)clo

ser…

(Bb)I have died ev ’ry day wait ing for you.

(G)Darl ing don’t be a fraid I have loved you for a (Eb)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (F)thou sand more.

(F)thou sand more.

And (Bb)all a long I be lieved I would find you.

(G)Time has brought your heart to me.

I have loved you for a (Eb)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (F)thou sand more.

One step (G)clo

ser,

one step (G)clo

ser…

(Bb)I have died ev ’ry day wait ing for you.

(G)Darl ing don’t be a fraid, I have loved you for a (Eb)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (F)thou sand more.

And (Bb)all a long I be lieved I would find you.

(G)Time has brought your heart to me.

I have loved you for a (Eb)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (F)thou sand more.

A Thousand Years by Christina Perri — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 83 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build your confidence with flat-key chord shapes — you'll be working mostly with Eb, Bb, Cm, and Ab, so get comfortable letting your fingers settle into those black-key positions before you try to play through. At 83 BPM the tempo feels gentle, but the real challenge is keeping your left hand steady with a smooth, rolling accompaniment pattern while your right hand sustains the melody cleanly above it. Start hands-separate: get your left-hand chord transitions fluid first, especially the move from Cm to Ab, which tends to catch people off guard. Once that's solid, add the right hand at half speed and focus on connecting each phrase with legato touch — a light sustain pedal will help, but change it with every chord or things get muddy fast. Loop the chorus transition a few extra times since the rhythm tightens there. This is the piece that'll make Eb major feel like home under your hands.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Thousand Years" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A Thousand Years"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Christina Perri songs work for kids?
Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.