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A Thousand Years Chords

“A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri guitar chords: in the key of D with the chords D, A, F#m and E. It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Place a capo on fret 1 to match the original. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:DAF#mEBm

Chords for A Thousand Years

Key: DBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
D
3
90
DHeartbeats fast
 Colors andApromises
 How to beF#mbrave
 How can IElove when
AImDafraid to fall
 But watching youAstand alone
 All of myF#mdoubt suddenly
EgoesAawayDsomehow
 One stepF#mcloserE 
AI have died everyday waiting for you
F#mDarling dont be afraid I have loved you
 For aDthousand years
 I love you for aEthousand moreA 
DTime stands still
 Beauty inAall she is
 I will beF#mbrave
 I will notEletAanythingDtake away
 Whats standing inAfront of me
 EveryF#mbreath
 EveryEhour hasAcome toDthis
 One stepF#mcloserE 
AI have died everyday waiting for you
F#mDarling dont be afraid I have loved you
 For aDthousand years
 I love you for aEthousand more
AAnd all along I believed I would find you
F#mTime has brought your heart to me
 I have loved you for aDthousand years
 I love you for aEthousand more
AF#mDE
BmOne stepF#mcloserE Bm 
 One stepF#mcloserE 
AI have died everyday waiting for you
F#mDarling dont be afraid I have loved you
 For aDthousand years
 I love you for aEthousand more
AAnd all along I believed I would find you
F#mTime has brought your heart to me
 I have loved you for aDthousand years
 I love you for aEthousand more
DF#mDF#mED
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About A Thousand Years

Christina Perri's “A Thousand Years” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — D, A, F#m, E and Bm — with the progression centred on D, A and F#m. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

A Thousand Years — FAQ

What key is “A Thousand Years” in?

“A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “A Thousand Years”?

“A Thousand Years” uses 5 chords: D, A, F#m, E and Bm.

Is “A Thousand Years” easy to play on guitar?

“A Thousand Years” is rated Intermediate.

Do I need a capo to play “A Thousand Years”?

Yes — place a capo on fret 1.

Who sings “A Thousand Years”?

“A Thousand Years” is performed by Christina Perri.