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(Fsus2)Heart
beats
fast.
Col ors and (C)prom
is
es.
How to be (Am7)brave?
How can I (G)love when (C)I’m a (Fsus2)fraid
to
fall?
But watch ing you (C)stand
a
lone,
all of my (Am7)doubt
sud den ly (G)goes a (C)way some (Dm7)how.
(Dm7)One
(G)step
(Am)clos
(G)er.
(C)I have died ev ’ry day, wait ing (G)for you.
(Am7)Dar ling, don’t be a fraid.
I have (C)loved you for a (F)thou
sand years,
I’ll love you for a (Gsus)thou
sand
(G7)more.
(Fsus2)Time
stands
still,
beau ty in (C)all
she
is.
I will be (Am7)brave.
I will not (G)let an (C)y thing (Fsus2)take
a
way what’s stand ing in (C)front
of
me.
Ev er y (Am7)breath,
ev er y (G)hour has (C)come to (Dm7)this.
(Dm7)One
(G)step
(Am)clos
(G)er.
(C)I have died ev ’ry day, wait ing (G)for you.
(Am7)Dar ling, don’t be a fraid.
I have (C)loved you for a (F)thou
sand years,
I’ll love you for a (Gsus)thou
sand
(G7)more.
(Gsus)more.
And (C)all a long I be lieved I would (G)find you.
(Am7)Time has brought your heart to me; I have (C)loved you for a (F)thou
sand years,
I’ll love you for a (Gsus)thou
(C)sand
(Gsus)more.
One
step
(Am7)clos
(G)er.
One
(G)step
(Am)clos
(G)er.
more.
A Thousand Years — Piano Lead Sheet
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"A Thousand Years" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 136 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “A Thousand Years”
- Where are the chord symbols for "A Thousand Years" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "A Thousand Years" is in C.
- What key is "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri played in?
- A Thousand Years is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Thousand Years"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Thousand Years" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "A Thousand Years"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Thousand Years"?
- "A Thousand Years" was originally performed by Christina Perri. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Christina Perri can I play here?
- Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "A Thousand Years" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "A Thousand Years" is in the key of C at 136 BPM.
- What chords are in "A Thousand Years"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.