Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep
Bings Crosby Danny Kaye Peggy Lee Trudy Stevens and Joseph J. Lilley and His Orchestra and Chorus Lyrics
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I count my blessings instead of sheep
And I fall asleep counting my blessings
When my bankroll is getting small
I think of when I had none at all
And I fall asleep counting my blessings
I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads
If you're worried and you can't sleep
Just count your blessings instead of sheep
And you'll fall asleep counting your blessings
I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads
And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds
If you're worried and you can't sleep
Just count your blessings instead of sheep
And you'll fall asleep counting your blessings
The song Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep, performed by Bings Crosby, Danny Kaye, Peggy Lee, Trudy Stevens, and Joseph J. Lilley and His Orchestra and Chorus, is about how counting one's blessings is a good way to deal with stress and worry. The singer suggests that when they are worried and can't sleep, they count their blessings (things they're grateful for) instead of counting sheep (a common method of falling asleep). The act of consciously thinking about things one is grateful for can help put one's worries in perspective and bring a sense of peace.
The singer goes on to share another example of counting blessings: when their bankroll is getting small, they think back to a time when they had none at all. This helps them feel grateful for what they do have and not get caught up in feelings of lack. The song concludes with the image of a nursery filled with sleeping children, and the suggestion that focusing on the good things in life can help anyone find rest.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm worried and I can't sleep
When anxiety and insomnia take hold of me
I count my blessings instead of sheep
I focus on the good things I have in my life
And I fall asleep counting my blessings
And as a result, I eventually drift off to sleep
When my bankroll is getting small
When my financial resources are dwindling
I think of when I had none at all
I remind myself of the times when I had no money
And I fall asleep counting my blessings
And by doing so, I am able to rest peacefully
I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads
I imagine a room full of young children with their bouncy hair
And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds
And I go through each child individually, watching them sleep
If you're worried and you can't sleep
If you find yourself troubled and unable to rest
Just count your blessings instead of sheep
Just focus on the positives rather than dwelling on the negatives
And you'll fall asleep counting your blessings
And you too will eventually find the peace you need to get some rest
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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