About “A Thousand Years”

What key is "A Thousand Years" in?

"A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "A Thousand Years" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "A Thousand Years" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "A Thousand Years"?

This arrangement of "A Thousand Years" uses 16 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, Bbsus4, Cm6, Cm7, Cmin, Eb, +8 more.

How long does it take to learn "A Thousand Years" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Christina Perri can I play here?

Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.