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(C#m)Late ly I been, (E)I been los ing sleep
dream ing 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 ing dol lars (A)we’ll be count ing stars.
Yeah, we’ll be count ing stars.
I see this (C#m)life like a swing ing vine, (E)swing my heart a cross the line.
(B)In my face is flash ing 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, I’m just do ing what we’re told.
I
feel some thing so (B)right do ing the wrong thing.
And I
feel some thing so (B)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.
(C#m)Late ly I been, (E)I been los ing sleep
dream ing 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 ing dol lars (A)we’ll be count ing stars.
(C#m)Late ly I been, (E)I been los ing sleep
dream ing 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 ing dol lars (A)we’ll be, we’ll be count ing (C#m)stars.
I feel the (C#m)love and I feel it burn.
(E)Down this ri ver, 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, I’m just do ing what we’re told.
And I
feel some thing so (B)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.
(C#m)Late ly I been, (E)I been los ing sleep
dream ing 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 ing dol lars (A)we’ll be count ing stars.
(C#m)Late ly I been, (E)I been los ing sleep
dream ing 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 ing dol lars (A)we’ll be, we’ll be count ing (C#m)stars.
I feel the (C#m)love and I feel it burn.
(E)Down this ri ver, 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, I’m just do ing what we’re told.
And I
feel some thing so (B)wrong do ing the right thing.
(A)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.
(C#m)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.
(A)Ev ’ry thing that (F#m)kills me
makes me feel a live.
(C#m)stars.
that mon ey watch it burn.
Sink in the ri ver, the les sons I learned.
(B)Take that mon ey watch it burn.
Sink in the ri ver, the les sons I learned.
(C#m)Take that mon ey watch it burn.
Sink in the ri ver, the les sons I learned.
(B)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 C#, 120 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 One Republic 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 120 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 One Republic. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Counting Stars"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, C, C#m, E, F#m.
- What other songs by One Republic can I play here?
- Try "LOVE RUNS OUT", "WHEREVER I GO", "If I Lose Myself". 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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