[Intro] G [Verse 1] G Heart beat fast D Colours and promises Bm7 How to be brave? A D How can I love when I'm G Afraid to fall? D Watching you stand alone Bm7 All of my doubt A D Em7 Suddenly goes away somehow [Pre-Chorus] Bm7 A One step clo....ser [Chorus] D I have died every night A waiting for you Bm7 Darling, don't be afraid, A I have loved you G For a thousand years I'll love you for A G a thousand more [Verse 2] G Time stands still D Beauty in all she is Bm7 I will be brave A D I will not let anything G Take away D What's standing in front of me Bm7 Every breath A D Em7 Every hour has come to this
[Pre-Chorus] Em7 Bm7 A One step clo....ser [Chorus] D I have died evΠ΅ry night A waiting for you Bm7 Darling, don't be afraid A I have loved you for G a thousand yΠ΅ars I'll love you for A a thousand more D And all along I believed A I would find you Bm7 Time has brought your heart to me A I have loved you for G a thousand years I'll love you for A a thousand more [Post-Chorus] D I love you A I loved you for Bm a thousand- A I'll love you for G a thousand years So in love A Em7 So in love [Bridge] Bm A Em7 One step clo....ser Bm A One step clo....ser [Chorus] D I have died every night A waiting for you Bm Darling, don't be afraid A I have loved you for G a thousand years I'll love you for A a thousand more D And all along I believed A I would find you Bm Time has brought your heart to me A I have loved you for G a thou- thousand years, hey A G G G A I loved you for a thousand more
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James Arthur puts his own emotional spin on the ballad βA Thousand Yearsβ in a soaring new rendition released as a single on March 24, 2023. Originally written by Christina Perri and David Hodges, this pop power ballad was produced for James Arthur by Steve Solomon.
Staying true to the recognizable melody, Arthur infuses the lyrics with his trademark gritty, heartfelt vocals.
His version transposes the key to D major, allowing his voice to shine in a higher register. In this article, we will break down the basic chord shapes and strumming patterns needed to play along with James Arthurβs rendition of this track on guitar or piano. Learn the chords of this passionate modern cover that gives new life to a recent classic.
Track Info
- Artist: James Arthur
- Produced by Steve Solomon
- Release Date: March 24, 2023
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- BPM: 139
- Key: D
- Capo: No Capo
- Chords: D, Em7, G, A, Bm, Bm7
- Suggested Strumming:
- D = Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C = No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| D β xx0232 Em7 β 020000 G β 320003 A β x02220 Bm β x24432 Bm7 β x24232 | D β xx0232 Em7 β 0202 G β 0232 A β 2100 Bm β 4222 Bm7 β 4220Β |
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is A Thousand Years in?
A Thousand Years is in the key of D.
What chords do I need for A Thousand Years?
You need D, Em7, G, A, Bm, Bm7 to play A Thousand Years by James Arthur.
Do I need a capo for A Thousand Years?
Yes, place a capo on the No Capo to play A Thousand Years by James Arthur.
How hard is A Thousand Years to play on guitar?
A Thousand Years by James Arthur is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.