Other arrangements of 1000 Times
Pick a learning view.
(D)Back of the room,
(A)look ing at you,
(Em)count ing the steps
be tween us.
(D)Hun dred and five
lit tle blades in a line
from your skin to mine,
and I feel it.
(D)Eyes are not bound,
but I can’t look up now;
don’t wan na (Em)give it a way,
my sec ret.
In an oth er life, my teeth and tongue
con speak a loud what un til now I’ve on ly sung.
’Cause I would die to make you mine.
Bleed me dry each and ev ’ry time.
I don’t mind, no, I don’t mind it; I would come back a thou sand times.
You can make me wait for ev er,
push me a way and tell me, “nev er.” I don’t mind, no, I don’t mind it; I would come back a thou sand times,
eh, eh, eh.
Hey, ey, ey.
(D)Kiss me to night
like a good friend might.
I’ll do the same,
won’t mean it; ’cause (D)love is a cage;
these words on a page
(Em)car ry the pain,
but don’t free it.
I would come back a thou sand times.
(Fmaj7)Gon na, gon na let it go, let it go, cov er my (G)mouth, don’t let a sin gle word slip out.
(Am)Would n’t wan na tell you no, tell you no, noth ing could be (C6)worse than the risk of los ing what I don’t have (Fmaj7)now.
I’m weak er by the min ute, though.
Is it so (G)bad if I wan na cry out?
And I would die to make you mine.
Bleed me dry al most ev ’ry (Bm7)time, but I don’t mind, no I don’t mind it; I would come back a thou sand times.
Make me wait for ev er, push me a way,
tell me, “nev er,” but I don’t mind, no, I don’t mind it; I would come back a thou sand times.
I would come back a thou sand times.
I would come back a thou sand times.
1000 Times — Simple Sheet Music
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"1000 Times" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 69 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “1000 Times”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "1000 Times"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "1000 Times" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- 1000 Times is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "1000 Times"?
- The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "1000 Times" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "1000 Times"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "1000 Times"?
- "1000 Times" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "1000 Times"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Am, Am7, Bm7, C6, D, Dm6, Dmaj7, +4 more.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "Love on the Rocks". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "1000 Times". Key of D, 69 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.