A Thousand Times
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Intro: Cm Fm Ab G
verse 1
Cm Fm Ab G
I can make excuses for myself, but they only
Cm Fm Ab G
Lead me down deeper in this hole I dug myself
Cm Fm Ab G
I don’t have the answers but I wish that I did
Cm Fm Ab G
If you only knew what it puts me through, oh
[Refrão]
Fm Cm Eb Gm
I have tried to heal myself a thousand times
Fm Cm Eb Gm
I have tried to find solace out of my pain
Fm Cm Eb Gm Fm Cm
I have tried every remedy in the books
Eb Gm Fm Cm Eb Gm
But it still won’t heal me
verse 2
Cm Fm Ab G
I constantly stand in the storm without any shelter
Cm Fm Ab G
The way that I try to heal is to pretend my problems don’t exist
Cm Fm Ab G
This is more than I could ever bear and nothing is working
Cm Fm Ab G
If I only knew how to be like you, oh
[Refrão]
Fm Cm Eb Gm
I have tried to heal myself a thousand times
Fm Cm Eb Gm
I have tried to find solace out of my pain
Fm Cm Eb Gm Fm Cm
I have tried every remedy in the books
Eb Gm Fm Cm Eb Gm
But it still won’t heal me
Bridge 1
Ab2 Eb/G Fm Cm
Somebody tell me what’s the remedy for getting stuck on second chances
Ab2 Eb/G Fm Cm
Somebody tell me what’s the cure for killing myself slowly
Ab2 Eb/G Fm Cm
Somebody tell me what’s the remedy for reversing my repetition
Ab2 Eb/G Fm Cm G
Somebody tell me what’s the cure for crazy, for crazy
Bridge 2
Cm Ab2 Eb/G Bb
I’m on my knees I’m on my knees I’m on my knees I’m on my knees
Cm Ab2 Eb/G Bb
I’m on my knees I’m on my knees I’m on my knees I’m on my knees
Cm Ab2 Eb/G Bb
I’m on my knees Woah
Cm Ab2 Eb/G Bb
I’m on my knees Woah
[Refrão]
Fm Cm Eb Gm
I have tried to heal myself a thousand times
Fm Cm Eb Gm
I have tried to find solace out of my pain
Fm Cm Eb Gm Fm Cm
I have tried every remedy in the books
Eb Gm Fm Cm Eb Gm
But it still won’t heal me
How to play A Thousand Times
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 Cm. 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.