A Thousand Years Guitar Chords

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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Em · Am · F
How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Five simple chords

C, G, Em, Am, and F. All open chords (use easy F if needed).

2
Gentle arpeggios

Fingerpick or use a gentle arpeggiated strum. This is a wedding song favorite.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G Em
Heart beats fast, colors and promises.
Am F C G
How to be brave, how can I love when I’m afraid to fall?
C G Em
Watching you stand alone,
Am F C G
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow.
 

Chorus

 
Am F C G
I have died every day waiting for you.
Am F C
Darling, don’t be afraid I have loved you
G
For a thousand years.
Am F C G
I’ll love you for a thousand more.