A Thousand Years

by Christina Perri
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Lyrics

(Eb)1. Heart beats fast, col ours and (Bb)prom is es...

How to be (G)brave?

How can I love when I’m a (Eb)fraid to fall?

Watch ing you (Bb)stand a lone, all of my (G)doubt sud den ly goes a way some (C)how.

One step (G)clo

ser…

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

(G)Darl ing don’t be a fraid I have loved you for a (Eb)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (F)thou sand more.

(F)thou sand more.

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

(G)Time has brought your heart to me.

I have loved you for a (Eb)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (F)thou sand more.

One step (G)clo

ser,

one step (G)clo

ser…

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

(G)Darl ing don’t be a fraid, I have loved you for a (Eb)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (F)thou sand more.

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

(G)Time has brought your heart to me.

I have loved you for a (Eb)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (F)thou sand more.

A Thousand Years — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "A Thousand Years" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 83 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build your confidence with flat-key chord shapes — you'll be working mostly with Eb, Bb, Cm, and Ab, so get comfortable letting your fingers settle into those black-key positions before you try to play through.

At 83 BPM the tempo feels gentle, but the real challenge is keeping your left hand steady with a smooth, rolling accompaniment pattern while your right hand sustains the melody cleanly above it.

Start hands-separate: get your left-hand chord transitions fluid first, especially the move from Cm to Ab, which tends to catch people off guard.

Once that's solid, add the right hand at half speed and focus on connecting each phrase with legato touch — a light sustain pedal will help, but change it with every chord or things get muddy fast.

Loop the chorus transition a few extra times since the rhythm tightens there.

This is the piece that'll make Eb major feel like home under your hands.

About “A Thousand Years

Can I play "A Thousand Years" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "A Thousand Years" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri played in?
A Thousand Years is arranged in the key of Eb 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 83 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Thousand Years" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "A Thousand Years"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "A Thousand Years" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "A Thousand Years"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "A Thousand Years" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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