Count Your Blessings
View chords used in this chart
Intro: D C#m7 Bm7 Cdim A6
E7 A E7 Cdim Bm5-/7 A
When I'm worried and I can't sleep
Cdim Bm5-/7 A Bm5-/7 E7 F#7
I count my blessings instead of sheep
E7 A C#m5-/7 F#m D6/9 Fdim E7
And I fall asleep counting my blessings
E7 A E7 Cdim Bm5-/7 A
When my bankroll is getting small
Cdim Bm5-/7 A Bm5-/7 E7 F#7
I think of when I had none at all
E7 A C#m5-/7 F#m D6/9 E7 A
And I fall asleep counting my blessings
Bridge
D C#m7 Bm7 Cdim A6
I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads
D F#7 B7 Bm5-/7 E7
And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds
E7 A E7 Cdim Bm5-/7 A
If you're worried and you can't sleep
Cdim Bm5-/7 A Bm5-/7 E7 F#7
Just count your blessings instead of sheep
E7 A C#m5-/7 F#m D6/9 E7 A
And you'll fall asleep counting your blessings
How to play Count Your Blessings
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.