Counting Stars

by OneRepublic
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Lyrics

(Em)Late ly I been, (G)I been los in’ sleep

dream in’ a bout the things that (C)we could be.

But, (Em)ba by, I been, (G)I been pray in’ hard.

Said no more count in’ dol lars, (C)we’ll be count in’ stars.

Yeah, we’ll be count in’ stars.

I see this (Em)life like a swing in’ vine, (G)swing my heart a cross the line.

(D)In my face is flash in’ signs, seek it out and ye shall find.

(Em)Old, but I’m not that old, (G)Young, but I’m not that bold.

And (D)I don’t think the world is sold on just do in’ what we’re told.

I, I

feel some thin’ so (D)right do in’ the (C)wrong thing.

And I, I

feel some thin’ so (D)wrong when do in’ the (C)right thing.

I could n’t lie, could n’t lie, could n’t lie.

Ev (CN.C.)’ry thing that kills me makes me feel a live.

(Em)Late ly I been, (G)I been los in’ sleep

dream in’ a bout the things that (C)we could be.

But, (Em)ba by, I been, (G)I been pray in’ hard.

Said no more count in’ dol lars, (C)we’ll be count in’ stars.

(Em)Late ly I been, (G)I been los in’ sleep

dream in’ a bout the things that (C)we could be.

But, (Em)ba by, I been, (G)I been pray in’ hard.

Said no more count in’ dol lars, (C)we’ll be, we’ll be count in’ (Em)stars.

I feel your (C)we’ll be, we’ll be count in’...

(Em)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.

(C)Sink in the riv er the les sons I’ve (Em)learned.

Counting Stars — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Counting Stars" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Counting Stars”

Why does "Counting Stars" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Counting Stars".
What key is "Counting Stars" by OneRepublic played in?
Counting Stars is arranged in the key of G 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?
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.
Is this real sheet music for "Counting Stars"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Counting Stars".
Can I see all the notes in "Counting Stars"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 112 BPM.