A Thousand Years chords
by Christina Perri
- A Thousand Years was written by composers, Christina Perri and David Hodges. It was recorded in 2011 and released on the 18th October, 2011 for the album soundtrack of the movie The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
- Music: Key of Bb Major in 6/8 time at 50 bpm (♩)
- Chords: Bb, Bbsus, F, Fsus4, Gm7, Eb, Ebsus2, Cm7
- Easier in A Major: less barre chords
- Chords in A Major: A, Asus4, E, Esus, F#m7, D, Dsus2, Bm7
Chart Legend
Numbered Circles: Fingers used to play chords O: Optional Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
| Chord | Guitar | Piano | Chord | Guitar | Piano |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | x02220 | A-C#-E | F#m7 | 242222 (B) | F#-A-C#-E |
| Asus4 | x02230 | A-D-E | Bm7 | x20202 | B-D-F#-A |
| E | 022100 | E-G#-B | D | xx0232 | D-F#-A |
| Esus4 | 022200 | E-A-B | Dsus2 | xx0230 | D-E-A |
A Thousand Years
Capo on 1st fret if playing with the videoSong Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key
A A E F#m7 F#m7 E D D A E
Intro: 6/8 ‖ | - | | - | | | | ‖
Dsus2 A
1. Heart beats fast Col-ors and pro-mi-ses
F#m7 E A
How to be brave How can I love when I'm
D A
A-fraid to fall But watch-ing you stand a-lone
F#m7 E A Bm7
All of my doubt Sud-den-ly goes a-way some-how
Bm7 F#m7 E
One step clo - ser...
A
Chorus: I have died ev-'ry day Wait-ing for you
F#m7 A
Dar-ling don't be afraid I have loved you
D
For a thou-sand years
Asus4 A Esus4 E D E D
I'll love you for a thou - sand | more - | - | |
Dsus2 A
2. Time stands still Beau-ty in all she is
F#m7 E A
I will be brave I will not let a-ny-thing
Dsus2 A
Take a-way What's stand-ing in front of me
F#m7 E A Bm7
Ev-e-ry breath Ev-e-ry hour has come to this
Bm7 F#m7 E
One step clo - ser...
A
Chorus: I have died ev-'ry day Wait-ing for you
F#m7 A
Dar-ling don't be afraid I have loved you
D
For a thou-sand years
Asus4 A E
I'll love you for a thou - sand more
A
Chorus: And all a-long I be-lieved I would find you
F#m7 A
Time has brought your heart to me I have loved you
D
For a thou-sand years
Asus4 A E
I'll love you for a thou - sand more
A A F#m7 F#m7 E D D D E E Bm7
Instr: ‖ | | | - | | | - | | ‖
Bm7 F#m7 E Bm7
** One step clo - ser | |
Bm7 E F#m7 E
One step clo - ser...
A
Chorus: I have died ev-'ry day Wait-ing for you
F#m7 A
Dar-ling don't be afraid I have loved you
D
For a thou-sand years
Asus4 A E
I'll love you for a thou - sand more
A
Chorus: And all a-long I be-lieved I would find you
F#m7 A
Time has brought Your heart to me I have loved you
D
For a thou-sand years
Asus4 A Esus4 E
I'll love you for a | thou - sand | more - |
D D A A D D F#m7 E Dsus2
Outro: ‖ | | | | | | | | ‖
