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A Thousand Years

· by Christina Perri

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Lyrics

The (Eb)day

we

met,

fro zen, I (Bb)held

my

breath.

Right from the (Gm7)start I knew that I’d (F)found a (Bb)home.

For my (Eb)heart.

beats

fast,

col ors and (Bb)prom

is

es.

How to be (Gm7)brave,

How can I (F)love when (Bb)I’m a (Eb)fraid

to

fall?

But watch ing you (Bb)stand

(Bbsus)a

(Bb)lone,

all of my (Gm7)doubt

sud den ly (F)goes a (Bb)way some (Cm7)how.

One

step

(Gm)clos

(F)er.

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

(Gm7)Dar ling don’t be a fraid, I have loved you for a (Eb)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (Bbsus)thou

(Bb)sand

(F)more.

(Eb)Time

stands

still,

beau ty in (Bb)all

she

is.

I will be (Gm7)brave.

I will not (F)let an (Bb)y thing (Eb)take

a

way what’s stand ing in (Bb)front

of

me.

Ev er y (Gm7)breath,

ev er y (F)hour has (Bb)come to (Cm7)this.

One

(F)step

(Gm7)clos

(F)er.

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

(Gm7)Dar ling don’t be a fraid, I have loved you for a (Eb)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (Bbsus)thou

(Bb)sand

(F)more.

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

(Gm7)Time has brought your heart to me.

I have loved you for a (Eb)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (Bbsus)thou

(Bb)sand

(F)more.

(Bb)Ooh,

(Bb)ooh,

I’ll love you for a (Bbsus)thou

(Bb)sand

(F)more.

Ooh,

(Bb)ooh.

One

(F)step

(Gm7)clos

(F)er.

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

(Gm7)Dar ling don’t be a fraid I have loved you for a (Ebsus2)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (Bbsus)thou

(Bb)sand

(F)more.

And (Fsus)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 68 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.

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.
How many chords does "A Thousand Years" use?: Just 10 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus4, Cm7, Eb, Ebsus2, F, Fsus4, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Christina Perri songs work for kids?: Try "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts", "Jar of Hearts". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.