A Thousand Years Chords by James Arthur

James Arthur puts his own emotional spin on the ballad “A Thousand Years” 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 Arthur’s 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

[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 evеry night 
        A
waiting for you
Bm7
Darling, don't be afraid
       A
I have loved you for 
  G
a thousand yеars

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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