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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Counting Stars" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 112 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Counting Stars”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Counting Stars" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Counting Stars" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Counting Stars" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Counting Stars" is in the key of G at 112 BPM.
- What chords are in "Counting Stars"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.