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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep". Key of C, 92 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.