A Thousand Years
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Intro C G Am F
[Verso 1]
C G
Heart beats fast
Am F
Colors and promises
C G
How to be brave?
Am F
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall?
C G
But watching you stand alone
Am F
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
C G Am F
One step closer
[Refrão]
C G
I have died every day waiting for you
Am F
Darling, don't be afraid I have loved you
C G Am F
For a thousand years, I'll love you for a thousand more
[Verso 2]
C G
Time stands still
Am F
Beauty in all she is
C G
I will be brave
Am F
I will not let anything take away
C G
What's standing in front of me
Am F
Every breath, every hour has come to this
C G Am F
One step closer
[Refrão]
C G
I have died every day waiting for you
Am F
Darling, don't be afraid I have loved you
C G Am F
For a thousand years, I'll love you for a thousand more
C G
And all along I believed I would find you
Am F
Time has brought your heart to me, I have loved you
C G Am F
For a thousand years, I'll love you for a thousand more
Ponte C G Am F
[Refrão]
C G
I have died every day waiting for you
Am F
Darling, don't be afraid I have loved you
C G Am F
For a thousand years, I'll love you for a thousand more
C G
And all along I believed I would find you
Am F
Time has brought your heart to me, I have loved you
C G Am F
For a thousand years, I'll love you for a thousand more
Final C G Am F C
How to play A Thousand 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 C. 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.