Other arrangements of Counting Stars
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(C#m)Late ly I been, (E)I been los ing sleep
dream ing a bout the things that (A)we could be.
But (C#m)ba by, I been, (E)I been pray in’ hard,
said no more count ing dol lars (A)we’ll be count ing stars.
Yeah, we’ll be count ing stars.
I see this (C#m)life like a swing ing vine, (E)swing my heart a cross the line.
(B)In my face is flash ing signs, seek it out and ye shall find.
(C#m)Old, but I’m not that old.
(E)Young, but I’m not that bold.
And (B)I don’t think the world is sold, I’m just do ing what we’re told.
I
feel some thing so (B)right do ing the wrong thing.
And I
feel some thing so (B)wrong do ing the right thing.
I could n’t lie, could n’t lie, could n’t lie; ev ’ry thing that (CN.C.)kills me makes me feel a live.
(C#m)Late ly I been, (E)I been los ing sleep
dream ing a bout the things that (A)we could be.
But (C#m)ba by, I been, (E)I been pray in’ hard,
said no more count ing dol lars (A)we’ll be count ing stars.
(C#m)Late ly I been, (E)I been los ing sleep
dream ing a bout the things that (A)we could be.
But (C#m)ba by, I been, (E)I been pray in’ hard,
said no more count ing dol lars (A)we’ll be, we’ll be count ing (C#m)stars.
I feel the (C#m)love and I feel it burn.
(E)Down this ri ver, ev ’ry turn.
(B)Hope is a four let ter word.
(A)Make that mon ey watch it burn.
(C#m)Old, but I’m not that old.
(E)Young, but I’m not that bold.
And (B)I don’t think the world is sold, I’m just do ing what we’re told.
And I
feel some thing so (B)wrong do ing the right thing.
(CN.C.)drowns
wan na fly.
(C#m)Late ly I been, (E)I been los ing sleep
dream ing a bout the things that (A)we could be.
But (C#m)ba by, I been, (E)I been pray in’ hard,
said no more count ing dol lars (A)we’ll be count ing stars.
(C#m)Late ly I been, (E)I been los ing sleep
dream ing a bout the things that (A)we could be.
But (C#m)ba by, I been, (E)I been pray in’ hard,
said no more count ing dol lars (A)we’ll be, we’ll be count ing (C#m)stars.
I feel the (C#m)love and I feel it burn.
(E)Down this ri ver, ev ’ry turn.
(B)Hope is a four let ter word.
(A)Make that mon ey watch it burn.
(C#m)Old, but I’m not that old.
(E)Young, but I’m not that bold.
And (B)I don’t think the world is sold, I’m just do ing what we’re told.
And I
feel some thing so (B)wrong do ing the right thing.
(Amaj7)stars.
Oh.
(CN.C.)Take that mon ey watch it burn.
Sink in the riv er, the les sons I learned.
Take that mon ey watch it burn.
Sink in the ri ver, the les sons I learned.
(C#m)Take that mon ey watch it burn.
Sink in the ri ver, the les sons I learned.
Take that mon ey watch it burn.
Sink in the ri ver, the les sons I learned.
(A)Ev ’ry thing that (F#m)kills me
makes me feel a live.
(C#m)stars.
in the ri ver, the les sons I learned.
(B)Take that mon ey watch it burn.
Sink in the ri ver, the les sons I learned.
(C#m)Take that mon ey watch it burn.
Sink in the ri ver, the les sons I learned.
(B)Take that mon ey watch it burn.
Sink in the ri ver, the les sons I learned.
Counting Stars — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Counting Stars" by OneRepublic as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C# — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 108 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C#) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Counting Stars”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Counting Stars" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C#, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Counting Stars" by OneRepublic in?
- The backing track is in C# at 108 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Counting Stars" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Counting Stars"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Counting Stars", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Counting Stars" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Counting Stars"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Counting Stars"?
- "Counting Stars" was originally performed by OneRepublic. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by OneRepublic are available?
- Other accompaniments by OneRepublic: "Apologize", "Kids", "Love Runs Out". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C#, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Counting Stars" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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