What key is "A Thousand Years" in?

"A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 68 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 10 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus4, Cm7, Eb, Ebsus2, F, Fsus4, +2 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 "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts", "The Lonely". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

The (Eb)day

met,

fro zen, I (Bb)held

breath.

Right from the (Gm7)start I knew that I’d (F)found a (Bb)home.

For my (Eb)heart.

beats

fast,

col ors and (Bb)prom

es.

How to be (Gm7)brave,

How can I (F)love when (Bb)I’m a (Eb)fraid

fall?

But watch ing you (Bb)stand

(Bbsus)a

(Bb)lone,

all of my (Gm7)doubt

sud den ly (F)goes a (Bb)way some (Cm7)how.

One

step

(Gm)clos

(F)er.

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

(Gm7)Dar ling don’t be a fraid, I have loved you for a (Eb)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (Bbsus)thou

(Bb)sand

(F)more.

(Eb)Time

stands

still,

beau ty in (Bb)all

she

is.

I will be (Gm7)brave.

I will not (F)let an (Bb)y thing (Eb)take

way what’s stand ing in (Bb)front

me.

Ev er y (Gm7)breath,

ev er y (F)hour has (Bb)come to (Cm7)this.

One

(F)step

(Gm7)clos

(F)er.

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

(Gm7)Dar ling don’t be a fraid, I have loved you for a (Eb)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (Bbsus)thou

(Bb)sand

(F)more.

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

(Gm7)Time has brought your heart to me.

I have loved you for a (Eb)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (Bbsus)thou

(Bb)sand

(F)more.

(Bb)Ooh,

(Bb)ooh,

I’ll love you for a (Bbsus)thou

(Bb)sand

(F)more.

Ooh,

(Bb)ooh.

One

(F)step

(Gm7)clos

(F)er.

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

(Gm7)Dar ling don’t be a fraid I have loved you for a (Ebsus2)thou

sand years.

I’ll love you for a (Bbsus)thou

(Bb)sand

(F)more.

And (Fsus)more.

A Thousand Years by Christina Perri

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 68 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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 68 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 10 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus4, Cm7, Eb, Ebsus2, F, Fsus4, +2 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 "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts", "The Lonely". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.