Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep

by Irving Berlin
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Lyrics

When (Am)I’m

(Em)wor ried and (Fmaj7)I can’t (Em7)sleep, (C)I (Em7)count my bless ings in (Dm7)stead of (E7)sheep, and (Am)I

fall a (Am)sleep

(D7)count ing my (Dm7)bless ings.

When (Am)my

(Em)bank roll is (F)get ting (Em7)small, (C)I (Em7)think of when I had (Dm7)none at (E7)all, and (Am)I

fall a (Am)sleep

(D7)count ing my (Dm7)bless

(C)ings.

I (Ab)think a bout a (Bdim)nurs ’ry and I (Bbm7)pic ture (Eb7)cur ly (Ab6)heads,

and one by one I (G7)count them as they (C)slum ber (Fm6)in their (C)beds.

If (Am)you’re

(Em)wor ried and (F)you can’t (Em7)sleep, (C)just count your bless ings in (Dm7)stead of (E7)sheep, and (Am)you’ll

fall a sleep

(D7)count ing your (Dm7)bless

(C)ings.

When (Am)I’m

(Em)wor ried and (Fmaj7)I can’t (Em7)sleep, (C)I (Em7)count my bless ings in (Dm7)stead of (E7)sheep, and (Am)I

fall a (Am)sleep

(D7)count ing my (Dm7)bless ings.

When (Am)my

(Em)bank roll is (F)get ting (Em7)small, (C)I (Em7)think of when I had (Dm7)none at (E7)all, and (Am)I

fall a (Am)sleep

(D7)count ing my (Dm7)bless

(C)ings.

I (Ab)think a bout a (Bdim)nurs ’ry and I (Bbm7)pic ture (Eb7)cur ly (Ab6)heads,

and one by one I (G7)count them as they (C)slum ber (Fm6)in their (C)beds.

If (Am)you’re

(Em)wor ried and (F)you can’t (Em7)sleep, (C)just count your bless ings in (Dm7)stead of (E7)sheep, and (Am)you’ll

fall a sleep

(D7)count ing your (Dm7)bless

(C)ings.

When (Dm7)bless

(C)ings.

Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" by Irving Berlin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 92 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep”

What key is "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" by Irving Berlin played in?
Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep"?
"Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" was originally performed by Irving Berlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?
Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" by Irving Berlin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.