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(C#m)Late ly I been, (E)I been los in’ sleep
dream in’ 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 in’ dol lars, (A)we’ll be count in’ stars.
Yeah, we’ll be count in’
stars.
I see this (C#m)life like a swing in’ vine, (E)swing my heart a cross the line.
(B)In my face is flash in’ 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 on just do in’ what we’re told.
I, I
feel some thin’ so (B)right do in’ the wrong thing.
And I, I
feel some thin’ so (B)wrong when do in’ 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 in’ sleep
dream in’ 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 in’ dol lars, (A)we’ll be count in’ stars.
(C#m)Late ly I been, (E)I been los in’ sleep
dream in’ 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 in’ dol lars, (A)we’ll be, we’ll be count in’ (C#m)stars.
I feel your (C#m)love, and I feel it burn (E)down this riv er, 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 on just do in’ what we’re told.
And I, I
feel some thin’ so (B)wrong when do in’ 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.
(C#m)Late ly I been, (E)I been los in sleep
dream in’ 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 in’ dol lars, (A)we’ll be count in’ stars.
(C#m)Late ly I been, (E)I been los in’ sleep
dream in’ 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 in’ dol lars, (A)we’ll be, we’ll be count in’ (Amaj7)stars.
Oh,
(CN.C.)take that mon ey, watch it burn.
Sink in the riv er the les sons I’ve learned.
Take that mon ey, watch it burn.
Sink in the riv er the les sons I’ve learned.
Take that mon ey, watch it burn.
Sink in the riv er the les sons I’ve learned.
Take that mon ey, watch it burn.
Sink in the riv er the les sons I’ve learned.
(A)Ev ’ry thing that (F#m)kills me
makes me feel a live.
(C#m)Take that mon ey, watch it burn.
Sink in the riv er the les sons I’ve learned.
(B)Take that mon ey, watch it burn.
Sink in the riv er the les sons I’ve learned.
(C#m)Take that mon ey, watch it burn.
Sink in the riv er the les sons I’ve learned.
(B)Take that mon ey, watch it burn.
Sink in the riv er the les sons I’ve 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 C#, 112 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any 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 C# 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 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Counting Stars" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 chords are used in "Counting Stars"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C, C#m, E, F#m.
- What other songs by OneRepublic can I play here?
- Try "I LIVED", "BURNING BRIDGES", "ALL THE RIGHT MOVES". 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 simplified for beginners.
- 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.
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