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Practice SessionsCounting Stars chords
by OneRepublic
- Counting Stars was written by Ryan Tedder, the lead singer of the band OneRepublic. The song was released on the 14th June, 2013 from the album Native.
- Music: Key of C# Minor in 4/4 time at 108 - 122 bpm (♩)
- Chords in C#m: C#m, E, B, A
- Easier In Am: No barre chords - suits beginners.
- Chords in Am: Am, C, G, F
| Chord | Guitar | Piano | Chord | Guitar | Piano |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am | x02210 | A-C-E | G | 310003 | G-B-D |
| C | x32010 | C-E-G | F | xx3211 | F-A-C |
Counting Stars by OneRepublic
Capo on 4 if playing with the videoThe Relative Major Key of Am is highlighted - Transpose to any other key.
Am C
Chorus: Late-ly, I've been, I've been lo-sing sleep
G F
Dream-ing a-bout the things that we could be
Am C
But ba-by, I've been, I've been pray-ing hard,
G F
Said no more count-ing do-llars___ We'll be count-ing stars
F Am
Yeah we'll be count-ing stars
Am C G F Am C G F
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Am C
1. I see this life like a swing-ing vine___ Swing my heart a-cross the line
G F
In my face is flashing signs___ Seek it out and ye shall find
Am C
Oh, but I'm not that old___ Young, but I'm not that bold
G F
And I don't think the world is sold___ I'm just do-ing what we're told
Am C G F
I-I-I-I-I-I feel some-thing so right___ Do-ing the wrong thing
Am C G F
I-I-I-I-I-I feel some-thing so wrong___ Do-ing the right thing
Am C
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Am
Ev'-ry-thing that kills me makes me feel a-live
Am C
Chorus: Late-ly, I've been, I've been lo-sing sleep
G F
Dream-ing a-bout the things that we could be
Am C
But ba-by, I've been, I've been pray-ing hard,
G F
Said no more count-ing do-llars___ We'll be count-ing stars
Am C
Chorus: Late-ly, I've been, I've been lo-sing sleep
G F
Dream-ing a-bout the things that we could be
Am C
But ba-by, I've been, I've been pray-ing hard,
G F Am
Said no more count-ing do-llars___ We'll be___ We'll be count-ing stars
Am C G F
‖(stars) | | | (I feel the)‖
Am C
2. I feel the love and I feel it burn___ Down this ri-ver, ev'-ry turn
G F
Hope is a four-letter word___ Make that mo-ney, watch it burn
Am C
Oh, but I'm not that old___ Young, but I'm not that bold
G F
And I don't think the world is sold___ I'm just do-ing what we're told
Am C G F
I-I-I-I-I-I feel some-thing so wrong___ Do-ing the right thing
Am C
I could-n't lie, could-n't lie, could-n't lie
Am
Ev'-ry-thing that drowns me makes me wan-na fly
Am C
Chorus: Late-ly, I've been, I've been lo-sing sleep
G F
Dream-ing a-bout the things that we could be
Am C
But ba-by, I've been, I've been pray-ing hard,
G F
Said no more count-ing do-llars___ We'll be count-ing stars
Am C
Chorus: Late-ly, I've been, I've been lo-sing sleep
G F
Dream-ing a-bout the things that we could be
Am C
But ba-by, I've been, I've been pray-ing hard,
G F
Said no more count-ing do-llars___ We'll be
N.C.
We'll be counting stars___ Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh...
Bridge: Take that money__ Watch it burn__ Sink in the river__ The lessons are learnt
Take that money__ Watch it burn__ Sink in the river__ The lessons are learnt
Take that money__ Watch it burn__ Sink in the river__ The lessons are learnt
Take that money__ Watch it burn__ Sink in the river__ The lessons are learnt
Am G
** Ev'-ry-thing that kills me... makes me feel a-live
Am C
Chorus: Late-ly, I've been, I've been lo-sing sleep
G F
Dream-ing a-bout the things that we could be
Am C
But ba-by, I've been, I've been pray-ing hard,
G F
Said no more count-ing do-llars___ We'll be count-ing stars
Am C
Chorus: Late-ly, I've been, I've been lo-sing sleep
G F
Dream-ing a-bout the things that we could be
Am C
But ba-by, I've been, I've been pray-ing hard,
G F Am
Said no more count-ing do-llars___ We'll be___ We'll be count-ing stars
Am C
Bridge: Take that money__ Watch it burn__ Sink in the river__ The lessons are learnt
G F
Take that money__ Watch it burn__ Sink in the river__ The lessons are learnt
Am C
Take that money__ Watch it burn__ Sink in the river__ The lessons are learnt
G
Take that money__ Watch it burn__ Sink in the river__ The lessons are learnt
N.C.
- Reading the Song Charts - a closer look at reading the charts on this site
- Sheet Music at MusicNotes.Com - Piano/Vocal/Guitar/Singer Pro
Chord Charts 🗝 Am
Numbered Circles: Fingers used to play chords on frets & strings
White Numbered Circles: Optional Notes / player preference only
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
White Numbered Circles: Optional Notes / player preference only
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
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