(Eb)Heart beats fast, col ours and (Bb)prom is es...
How to be (Gm)brave?
How can I (F)love when I’m a (Eb)fraid to fall?
what’s Watch ing you (Bb)stand a lone, all of my (Gm)doubt sud den ly (F)goes a way some (Cm)how.
One step (Gm)clo
(F)ser…
(Bb)I have died ev ’ry day wait ing (F)for you.
(Gm)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.
(Eb)Time stands still, beau ty in (Bb)all she is...
I will be (Gm)brave.
I will not (F)let an y thing (Eb)take a way what’s stand ing in (Bb)front of me.
Ev er y (Gm)breath, ev er y (F)hour has come to (Cm)this.
One step (Gm)clo
(F)ser…
(Bb)I have died ev ’ry day wait ing (F)for you.
(Gm)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 (F)find you.
(Gm)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 (Gm)clo
(F)ser,
one step (Gm)clo
(F)ser…
(Bb)I have died ev ’ry day wait ing (F)for you.
(Gm)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 (F)find you.
(Gm)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 — 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 Eb, 83 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with the key of E♭ — three flats means your fingers need to stay comfortable on B♭, E♭, and A♭, so spend a minute warming up with the E♭ major scale before you start.
Your left hand uses an octave bass pattern throughout, which gives the piece its warm, grounded feel, but watch that your wrist stays relaxed on those stretches so you don't tire out.
The trickiest moment for most students is the F to Fsus4 resolution — it's a small move, just one finger shifting, but at 82 BPM it sneaks up on you if you're not ready.
Practice that transition slowly, hands separate, until it feels automatic.
Also keep an eye on the Gm to Gm7 shift; really listen for that added note coloring the chord.
Loop the verse section a few times before connecting it to the chorus.
This is the piece that'll lock in your comfort with minor chords inside a major key — once these shapes are in your hands, countless pop songs will feel easier.
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About “A Thousand Years”
- 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 chords are used in "A Thousand Years"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Cm, Eb, F, Fsus4, Gm, Gm7.
- 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.
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