"A Thousand Years" is written in the key of Bb Major and is widely available in various piano arrangements ranging from beginner to advanced concert levels.
Piano Arrangement Types
Easy/Beginner: Often transposed to C Major for simplicity, featuring basic triads and simplified melody lines in the right hand.
Intermediate: Retains the original key (Bb Major) and 6/8 time signature. These arrangements often incorporate the iconic arpeggiated guitar pattern from the original recording into the left-hand piano part.
Wedding Solo: Specifically tailored for processionals, these versions often emphasize a slower tempo and more lush, sustained chords.
The Piano Guys Version: A famous piano and cello arrangement that has become a standard for instrumental covers.