1000 Years
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E D
E C#
E D E C#
In a 1000 years what will remain?
E D E C#
Dust and rust and things that are vain.
E D E C#
1000 miles wide is the chasm,
E D E C#
I see you on the farside - are you a Fantasm?
E D
1000 steps to the bottom,
E C#
if I couldonly fly!
(Chorus)
G Bb
Voyage to the Future,
G G
Turn your eye to the past,
G Bb
Going to meet your Maker,
G G
Bring what is gonna last.
E F# G F# E
Love...
E F# G F# E
Love...
E D E C#
1000 years before you were born,
E D E C#
A man stood and mourned all is vain.
(Chorus)
Voyage to the Future,
Turn your eye to the past,
Going to meet your Maker,
Bring what is gonna last.
Instrumental Bridge
E F# G F# E (x2)
E E E E E
F# F# F# F# F#
G G G G G
A A A A A
(4x)
E
E E
F# F#
G G
F# G F#
(2x)
G Bb
Voyage to the Future,
G G
Turn your eye to the past,
G Bb
Going to meet your Maker,
G G
Bring what is gonna last.
G Bb
Voyage to the Future,
G G
Turn your eye to the past,
G Bb
Going to meet your Maker,
G G
Bring what is gonna last.
E F# G F# E
Love...
E F# G F# E
Love...
How to play 1000 Years
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.