Key: Bb · Capo: 3rd fret · BPM: 139 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: G, Em7, Cadd9, D, Am · Strumming: D DU UD DU DU
[Intro] G Em7 Cadd9 G D [Verse] Cadd9 Heartbeats fast G Colors and promises Em7 How to be brave D How can I love when Cadd9 I'm afraid to fall G But watching you stand alone Em7 All of my doubt suddenly D Am goes away somehow Em7 D One step closer [Chorus] G I have died every day waiting for you Em7 Darling, don't be afraid, D I have loved you Cadd9 For a thousand years D I'll love you for a thousand more [Verse] Cadd9 Time stands still G Beauty in all she is Em7 I will be brave D Cadd9 I will not let anything take away G What's standing in front of me Em7 Every breath D Am Every hour has come to this Em7 D One step closer [Chorus] G I have died every day waiting for you Em7 Darling, don't be afraid, D I have loved you Cadd9 For a thousand years I'll love you for D a thousand more G And all along I believed I would find you Em7 Time has brought your heart to me D I have loved you for Cadd9 a thousand years I'll love you for D a thousand more [Instrumental] G Em7 Cadd9 D [Pre-Chorus] Am Em7 D One step closer Am Em7 D One step closer [Chorus] G I have died every day waiting for you Em7 Darling, don't be afraid, D I have loved you Cadd9 For a thousand years I'll love you for D a thousand more G And all along I believed I would find you Em7 Time has brought your heart to me D I have loved you for Cadd9 a thousand years D I'll love you for a thousand more [Outro] Cadd9 Em7 Cadd9 Em7 D Cadd9
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ℹ️ About This Song
The track was written by Christina Perri & David Hodges.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Bb
- Capo: 3rd fret
- Chords: G, Em7, Cadd9, D, Am
- BPM: 139
- Suggested Strumming: D DU UD DU DU
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Track Info
- Song: A Thousand Years
- Artist: Christina Perri
- Written by Christina Perri & David Hodges
- Produced by Paul Katz, David Hodges & Alexandra Patsavas
- Album: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1
- Released Date: 18 October 2011
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is A Thousand Years in?
A Thousand Years is in the key of Bb.
What chords do I need for A Thousand Years?
You need G, Em7, Cadd9, D, Am to play A Thousand Years by Christina Perri.
Do I need a capo for A Thousand Years?
Yes, place a capo on the 3rd fret to play A Thousand Years by Christina Perri.
How hard is A Thousand Years to play on guitar?
A Thousand Years by Christina Perri is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.