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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Counting Stars" by OneRepublic: 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#, 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Counting Stars" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Counting Stars" by OneRepublic. 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 "Counting Stars" 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 "Counting Stars" 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.