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(Bm)Late ly I been, (D)I been los ing sleep
dream ing a bout the things that (G)we could be.
But (Bm)ba by, I been, (D)I been pray in’ hard,
said no more count ing dol lars (G)we’ll be count ing stars.
Yeah, we’ll be count ing stars.
I see this (Bm)life like a swing ing vine, (D)swing my heart a cross the line.
(A)In my face is flash ing signs, seek it out and ye shall find.
(Bm)Old, but I’m not that old.
(D)Young, but I’m not that bold.
And (A)I don’t think the world is sold, I’m just do ing what we’re told.
I
feel some thing so (A)right do ing the wrong thing.
And I
feel some thing so (A)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.
(Bm)Late ly I been, (D)I been los ing sleep
dream ing a bout the things that (G)we could be.
But (Bm)ba by, I been, (D)I been pray in’ hard,
said no more count ing dol lars (G)we’ll be count ing stars.
(Bm)Late ly I been, (D)I been los ing sleep
dream ing a bout the things that (G)we could be.
But (Bm)ba by, I been, (D)I been pray in’ hard,
said no more count ing dol lars (G)we’ll be we’ll be count ing (Bm)stars.
I feel the (Bm)love and I feel it burn.
(D)Down this ri ver, ev ’ry turn.
(A)Hope is a four let ter word.
Make that mon ey, watch it burn.
(Bm)Old, but I’m not that old.
(D)Young, but I’m not that bold.
And (A)I don’t think the world is sold, I’m just do ing what we’re told.
I
feel some thing so (A)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.)drowns me makes me wan na fly.
(Bm)Late ly I been, (D)I been los ing sleep
dream ing a bout the things that (G)we could be.
But (Bm)ba by, I been, (D)I been pray in’ hard,
said no more count ing dol lars (G)we’ll be count ing stars.
(Bm)Late ly I been, (D)I been los ing sleep
dream ing a bout the things that (G)we could be.
But (Bm)ba by, I been, (D)I been pray in’ hard,
said no more count ing dol lars (G)we’ll be we’ll be count ing (Bm)stars.
I feel the (Bm)love and I feel it burn.
(D)Down this ri ver, ev ’ry turn.
(A)Hope is a four let ter word.
Make that mon ey, watch it burn.
(Bm)Old, but I’m not that old.
(D)Young, but I’m not that bold.
And (A)I don’t think the world is sold, I’m just do ing what we’re told.
I
feel some thing so (A)wrong do ing the right thing.
(Bm)stars.
Oh.
(CN.C.)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.
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.
(G)Ev ’ry thing that (Em)kills me
makes me feel a live.
(Bm)Take that mon ey watch it burn.
Sink in the ri ver, the les sons I learned.
(A)Take that mon ey watch it burn.
Sink in the ri ver, the les sons I learned.
(Bm)Take that mon ey watch it burn.
Sink in the ri ver, the les sons I learned.
(A)Take that mon ey watch it burn.
Sink in the ri ver, the les sons I learned.
Counting Stars — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Counting Stars" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of B, 104 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Counting Stars”
- Can I play "Counting Stars" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Counting Stars" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Counting Stars" by OneRepublic played in?
- Counting Stars is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Counting Stars"?
- The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Counting Stars" 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 "Counting Stars"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Counting Stars"?
- "Counting Stars" was originally performed by OneRepublic. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by OneRepublic can I play here?
- Try "COUNTING STARS", "I LIVED", "BURNING BRIDGES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Counting Stars"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Counting Stars" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Counting Stars"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Counting Stars" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.