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(G)Heart beats fast, col ours and (D)prom is es… How to be (Bm)brave?
How can I (A)love when (D)I’m a (G)fraid to fall?
Watch ing you (D)stand a lone, all of my (Bm)doubt sud den ly (A)goes a (D)way some (Em)how.
One step (Bm)clo
(A)ser…
(D)I have died ev ’ry day wait ing (A)for you.
(Bm)Darl ing don’t be a fraid I have (A)loved you for a (G)thou
sand years.
I’ll love you for a (A7)thou sand more.
(G)Time stands still, beau ty in (D)all she is… I will be (Bm)brave.
I will not (A)let an (D)y thing (G)take a way what’s ing in (D)front of me.
Ev er y (Bm)breath, ev er y (A)hour has (D)come to (Em)this.
One step (Bm)clo
(A)ser…
(D)I have died ev ’ry day wait ing (A)for you.
(Bm)Darl ing don’t be a fraid I have (A)loved you for a (G)thou
sand years.
I’ll love you for a (A7)thou sand more.
(A7)thou sand more.
And (D)all a long I be lieved I would (A)find you.
(Bm)Time has brought your heart to me.
I have (A)loved you for a (G)thou
sand years.
I’ll love you for a (A7)thou sand 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 D, 120 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build left-hand independence with an oompah bass pattern — your left hand plays a low root note followed by a higher chord chunk, rocking back and forth to create that gentle, swaying pulse.
Start hands-separate at around 80 BPM so you can lock in that pattern before adding the melody.
The six chords here sit nicely in D major, but watch the switch into B minor — it's the one shape that tends to trip beginners up, so loop the bar before and after it until the transition feels automatic.
Also notice that A to A7 is just a one-note change; keep your hand anchored and simply lift or move that single finger.
Once both hands feel steady on their own, bring them together slowly and let the tempo climb.
This is the piece that'll make oompah bass feel like second nature, and that skill transfers to dozens of songs from here.
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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 D.
- What key is "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri played in?
- A Thousand Years 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 "A Thousand Years"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Thousand Years" 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 "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 chords are used in "A Thousand Years"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, Em, G.
- 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 D at 120 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 D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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