New Found Glory - A Thousand Years Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally recorded 'A Thousand Years'?

   'A Thousand Years' was originally recorded by American singer and songwriter Christina Perri for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1. It was written by Perri along with its producer David Hodges.

2. What is New Found Glory's musical style?

   New Found Glory is known for their pop punk style, which combines upbeat rhythms, buzzing guitar work, and nasally vocals. They are often compared to bands like Blink-182 and the Get Up Kids.

3. When was Christina Perri's 'A Thousand Years' released?

   Christina Perri's 'A Thousand Years' was released as a digital download on October 18, 2011, worldwide. It served as the second single by Atlantic Records for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.

4. Has 'A Thousand Years' been re-recorded for any other Twilight movies?

   Yes, Christina Perri re-recorded 'A Thousand Years' with vocals from Steve Kazee for the sequel, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, which was released in 2012.

5. What key is 'A Thousand Years' in?

   'A Thousand Years' is in the key of B-flat major, with a vocal range between F3 and C5.

6. How successful was 'A Thousand Years' in the UK?

   'A Thousand Years' became a sleeper hit in the UK, initially peaking at number 32 in 2011. It rose to number 13 in 2012 after the release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, and reached a new peak of 11 in 2013. It has been certified four-times platinum by the British Phonographic Industry.