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", "Jar of Hearts". All are 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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

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", "Jar of Hearts". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.