A Thousand Years
View chords used in this chart
Intro: F C Dm C Bb C
Bb
Heart beats fast
F
Colors and promises
Dm
How to be brave
C F Bb
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall
F
But watching you stand alone
Dm C F Gm
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
Gm Dm C
One step clo_____ser
F C
I have died every day waiting for you
Dm
Darling don't be afraid
C Bb
I have loved you for a thousand years
C
I'll love you for a thousand more
Bb
Time stands still
F
Beauty in all she is
Dm
I will be brave
C F Bb
I will not let anything take away
F
What's standing in front of me
Dm
Every breath
C F Gm
Every hour has come to this
Gm Dm C
One step clo_____ser
F C
I have died every day waiting for you
Dm
Darling don't be afraid
C Bb
I have loved you for a thousand years
C
I'll love you for a thousand more
F C
And all along I believed I would find you
Dm
Time has brought your heart to me
C Bb
I have loved you for a thousand years
C
I'll love you for a thousand more
Gm Dm C
One step clo_____ser
Gm Dm C
One step clo_____ser
F C
I have died every day waiting for you
Dm
Darling don't be afraid
C Bb
I have loved you for a thousand years
C
I'll love you for a thousand more
F C
And all along I believed I would find you
Dm
Time has brought your heart to me
C Bb
I have loved you for a thousand years
C
I'll love you for a thousand more
Gm Dm C
One step clo_____ser
Gm Dm C
One step clo_____ser
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Bb = X 1 3 3 3 1
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
Dm = X X 0 2 3 1
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
Gm = 3 5 5 3 3 3
How to play A Thousand Years
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.