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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Counting Stars" by OneRepublic in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Counting Stars" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Counting Stars" with hands-separate practice in G at 112 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Counting Stars"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Counting Stars" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Counting Stars"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Counting Stars" is in the key of G at 112 BPM.