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Practice SessionsCounting Stars chords & lyrics
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 with no capo: C#m, E, B, A
- Easier: Capo on 4th fret - play in the key of Am
- Chords with Capo: Am, C, G, F
Counting Stars by OneRepublic
C#m E
Chorus: Late-ly, I've been, I've been lo-sing sleep
B A
Dream-ing a-bout the things that we could be
C#m E
But ba-by, I've been, I've been pray-ing hard,
B A
Said no more count-ing do-llars___ We'll be count-ing stars
A
Yeah we'll be count-ing stars
Instr:
| C#m | E | B | A | C#m | E | B | A |
C#m E
1. I see this life like a swing-ing vine___ Swing my heart a-cross the line
B A
In my face is flashing signs___ Seek it out and ye shall find
C#m E
Oh, but I'm not that old___ Young, but I'm not that bold
B A
And I don't think the world is sold___ I'm just do-ing what we're told
C#m E B A
I-I-I-I-I-I feel some-thing so right___ Do-ing the wrong thing
C#m E B A
I-I-I-I-I-I feel some-thing so wrong___ Do-ing the right thing
C#m E
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
C#m
Ev'-ry-thing that kills me makes me feel a-live
C#m E
Chorus: Late-ly, I've been, I've been lo-sing sleep
B A
Dream-ing a-bout the things that we could be
C#m E
But ba-by, I've been, I've been pray-ing hard,
B A
Said no more count-ing do-llars___ We'll be count-ing stars
C#m E
Chorus: Late-ly, I've been, I've been lo-sing sleep
B A
Dream-ing a-bout the things that we could be
C#m E
But ba-by, I've been, I've been pray-ing hard,
B A C#m
Said no more count-ing do-llars___ We'll be___ We'll be count-ing stars
| C#m | E | B | A |
(stars) (I feel the)
C#m E
2. I feel the love and I feel it burn___ Down this ri-ver, ev'-ry turn
B A
Hope is a four-letter word___ Make that mo-ney, watch it burn
C#m E
Oh, but I'm not that old___ Young, but I'm not that bold
B A
And I don't think the world is sold___ I'm just do-ing what we're told
C#m E B A
I-I-I-I-I-I feel some-thing so wrong___ Do-ing the right thing
C#m E
I could-n't lie, could-n't lie, could-n't lie
C#m
Ev'-ry-thing that drowns me makes me wan-na fly
C#m E
Chorus: Late-ly, I've been, I've been lo-sing sleep
B A
Dream-ing a-bout the things that we could be
C#m E
But ba-by, I've been, I've been pray-ing hard,
B A
Said no more count-ing do-llars___ We'll be count-ing stars
C#m E
Chorus: Late-ly, I've been, I've been lo-sing sleep
B A
Dream-ing a-bout the things that we could be
C#m E
But ba-by, I've been, I've been pray-ing hard,
B A
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
C#m B
** Ev'-ry-thing that kills me... makes me feel a-live
C#m E
Chorus: Late-ly, I've been, I've been lo-sing sleep
B A
Dream-ing a-bout the things that we could be
C#m E
But ba-by, I've been, I've been pray-ing hard,
B A
Said no more count-ing do-llars___ We'll be count-ing stars
C#m E
Chorus: Late-ly, I've been, I've been lo-sing sleep
B A
Dream-ing a-bout the things that we could be
C#m E
But ba-by, I've been, I've been pray-ing hard,
B A C#m
Said no more count-ing do-llars___ We'll be___ We'll be count-ing stars
C#m E
Bridge: Take that money__ Watch it burn__ Sink in the river__ The lessons are learnt
B A
Take that money__ Watch it burn__ Sink in the river__ The lessons are learnt
C#m E
Take that money__ Watch it burn__ Sink in the river__ The lessons are learnt
B
Take that money__ Watch it burn__ Sink in the river__ The lessons are learnt
N.C.
- Free Music Transposition Simply highlight & copy the entire song chart above - then click on the link... more
- Key, note & chord transposition chart
🗝️ C#m & Am
Numbered Circles: Chord fingering - number inside circle indicates which finger to use
Unmarked strings: Play open
X: Don't play string
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings
R: Root Note
Right Handed Charts:
Left Handed Charts:
Beginners: If you are playing with the video, you will need to place capo on 4th fret and play the following chords.
Right Handed Charts:
Left Handed Charts:
Notes:
- Level Of Ease: Easy - beginners will find it easier in Am which requires a capo on the 4th fret if playing with the video.
- The capo version of chord charts in Am can be found directly underneath the original version.
- The whole song is basically a repeat of 4 chords - C#m, E, B, A.
- Song Key: C#m - the relative minor of E Major ... 4 sharps (F#, C#, G# D#)
- Tempo: Intro - 108 bpm / 122 beats per minute once the drums come in at the start of Verse 1.
- N.C. represents No Chord. This occurs in several places throughout the song where there are only voices without instrument accompaniment.
- Don't forget to use the Free Music Service above for all key transpositions.
