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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.
A Thousand Years — Simple Sheet Music
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"A Thousand Years" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 68 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “A Thousand Years”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A Thousand Years"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 68 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 10 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus4, Cm7, Eb, Ebsus2, F, Fsus4, +2 more.
- What other songs by Christina Perri can I play here?
- Try "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts", "The Lonely". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "A Thousand Years". Key of Eb, 68 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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