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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"A Thousand Years" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A Thousand Years"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "A Thousand Years". Key of C, 136 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.