Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep
Rosemary Clooney Paul Weston and his Orchestra Lyrics
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And I can't sleep,
I count my blessings instead of sheep,
And I fall asleep,
Counting my blessings.
When my bankroll,
Is gettin' small,
I had none at all.
And I fall asleep,
Counting my 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.
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 lyrics of Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep talk about the simple but effective way to deal with worry and insomnia. The singer suggests that when one is troubled and cannot sleep, the best thing to do is to consciously focus on the good things in life and count one's blessings rather than counting sheep. The song dishes out practical advice on how to shift one's perspective from the negative to the positive by reminding oneself of the things that one is grateful for.
The first verse implies that instead of worrying and not sleeping, one can dwell on the good things happening in their life and visualize gratitude for them. The second verse emphasizes that focusing on the blessings when struggling with financial problems can help shift one's focus and find comfort in things that can't be bought with money. The bridge of the song adds a personal touch where the singer describes visualizing a nursery and counting the curly heads of children who are sleeping to lull herself to sleep. The final verse of the song is a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the idea that counting one's blessings is a surefire way to overcome worry and insomnia.
The song's message is clear – positive thinking is a powerful tool that helps one overcome negative emotions and situations. The song reminds listeners of the importance of gratitude towards one's blessings in life. The act of counting blessings rather than sheep is a form of meditation that brings calmness and peacefulness to the mind.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm worried,
When I am anxious or upset,
And I can't sleep,
And I am unable to fall asleep,
I count my blessings instead of sheep,
I choose to focus on the good things in my life instead of worrying about my problems,
And I fall asleep,
And I become sleepy and restful,
Counting my blessings.
By thinking of the positive things in my life, I can calm my mind and relax.
When my bankroll,
When I am worried about my financial resources,
Is gettin' small,
And my money is dwindling or running out,
I think of when
I remember a time in the past when
I had none at all.
I had no money whatsoever.
And I fall asleep,
By reflecting on this memory,
Counting my blessings.
I am able to feel grateful for what I have now, and this helps me to relax and fall asleep.
I think about a nursery,
I imagine a room where babies and young children sleep,
And I picture curly heads,
And I imagine children with curly hair,
And one by one I count them,
And I mentally count each child in the nursery,
As they slumber,
As they peacefully sleep,
In their beds.
In their cozy beds.
If you're worried,
If you are feeling anxious or upset,
And you can't sleep,
And you are having trouble sleeping,
Just count your blessings instead of sheep,
Try to focus on the positive things in your life instead of dwelling on your worries or problems,
And you'll fall asleep,
By doing so,
Counting your blessings.
You may be able to calm your mind and relax enough to fall asleep.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joegroves3767
LOVE IT ❤ GOOD KENTUCKY GIRLS WITH SO MUCH TALENT!
My favorite song from White Christmas even though Betty wasn’t performing it with Rosemary.
@markbouldin7181
I'm here from Walmart commercial ❤
@user-xo4it4sv5c
Hi there good music in the old days
@abigalebuss359
I'd heard that Rosemary Clooney had a sister, but never realized until I was reading a story about the making of 'White Christmas' that the two of them had recorded this song together.
@musicrestore7791
Every time I hear this I can't help but visualize the scene from "White Christmas" where Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye lip sync and perform the dance routine for this song.
@joshn938
The ravishing Rosemary Clooney and the dainty and elegant Vera Ellen teaming up with Danny Kaye and Bing Crosby is why it is one of my favorite Movies! That is indeed the funniest scene of the whole film. Always makes me laugh.
@voicegirl555
Happy Happy Birthday Rosemary Clooney!
@voicegirl555
A Very Happy Birthday Betty Clooney! You were just as talented as your sister, maybe even more, and should have had a longer career. I really love the way you and Rosemary sing this song.
@user-sd5qy3ng8q
They have strong articulation
@Imani_AM
This is so cute :) I sung this song with the girls in my music class back in 7th grade, and I grew up to be a Rosemary Clooney fan. I wish I had a sister to sing this song with ❤