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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Counting Stars" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Counting Stars"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Counting Stars". Key of G, 112 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.