a thousand years Ukulele Chords – Christina Perry. This song uses the chords: B, F/A, Gmin7, B/F, Eb, Fsus4, F, Cmin. You can change the key for free, as needed.
a thousand years Ukulele Chords – Christina Perry
INTRO:
Bb F/A Gmin7 Bb/F Eb Fsus4 F
“a thousand years” History:
The song **”A Thousand Years”** is a popular ballad by American singer-songwriter **Christina Perri**. Here’s an overview of the song:
### Release Details:
– **Release Date**: October 18, 2011
– **Album**: *The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)*. It was also included in Christina Perri’s deluxe album *Lovestrong*.
– **Label**: Atlantic Records
### Background:
– “A Thousand Years” was written by Christina Perri and David Hodges specifically for *The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1*. It was inspired by the love story between the characters Edward Cullen and Bella Swan.
– Perri, a self-proclaimed *Twilight* fan, was excited to contribute to the soundtrack and wrote the song to reflect eternal love and devotion.
### Themes and Lyrics:
– The song is a deeply emotional ballad about timeless, unwavering love. The lyrics convey themes of patience, commitment, and the anticipation of reuniting with a soulmate.
– Notable lyrics:
*”I have died every day waiting for you / Darling, don’t be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years / I’ll love you for a thousand more.”*
### Popularity and Legacy:
– The song gained immense popularity due to its association with *Twilight* and became a wedding favorite.
– It has over **2 billion views** on YouTube (as of recent data) and has been streamed billions of times on platforms like Spotify.
– A piano version, *”A Thousand Years, Pt. 2″*, featuring vocals from Steve Kazee, was released as part of the *Breaking Dawn – Part 2* soundtrack.
### Accolades:
– The song has been certified **9× Platinum** by the RIAA in the United States.
– It remains one of Christina Perri’s most iconic and enduring songs.
