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 Eb at 68 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 Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

A Thousand Years — Piano Lead Sheet

"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, 68 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

The (Eb)day we met, fro zen, I (Bb)held my 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 is es. How to be (Gm7)brave, How can I (F)love when (Bb)I’m a (Eb)fraid to 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 a way what’s stand ing in (Bb)front of 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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Eb
Tempo: 68 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Christina Perri

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How to Play "A Thousand Years" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.