A Thousand Years
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Intro C G D Em7
C G D Em7
C G D Em7
C G D Em7
C G D Em7
It goes round and round
C D G D
In circles but I'm still on the ground
C G D Em7
It's a dizzying day
C D G D
I would give a lot to get away
Am7 G C
It's getting real dark in here
Am7 G C D
Feels like I've been here a thousand years
Am7 G C
Could you bring some light to me
Am7 G C D
Or just sit beside me and never leave
C G C D Em
I got the curtains up
C G C D
I guess it would be nice if you could interrupt
C G D Em
It's a day like this
C G D
It's a day I really would have missed
Am7 G C
It's getting real dark in here
Am7 G C D
Feels like I've been here a thousand years
Am7 G C
Could you bring some light to me
Am7 G C D
Or just sit beside me and never leave
C G D Em7
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Am7 G C
It's getting real dark in here
Am7 G C D
Feels like I've been here a thousand years
Am7 G C
Could you bring some light to me
Am7 G C D
Or just sit beside me and never leave
C G D Em
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
C G D Em7
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
C G D Em
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
C G D G
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
How to play A Thousand Years
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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.