Other arrangements of Counting Stars
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Counting Stars" by OneRepublic in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C#. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Counting Stars"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C#. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Counting Stars" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C#, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 112 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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