Story Behind The Song

I started thinking about the small things we often overlook. The breath in our bodies, family, the ability to keep going, and the grace God gives us every day. When you begin to count those things one by one, your perspective changes. Musically, I wanted the song to feel joyful and uplifting. Something you could ride to, step to, or play at a family gathering while still carrying a message of gratitude. The groove makes you move, but the lyrics make you reflect. "Count Your Blessings" is really about shifting your focus. Instead of dwelling on what you don't have, start thanking God for what you do have. When you do that, you begin to realize you've been blessed far more than you ever noticed.

Song Description

Count Your Blessings is a vibrant, feel-good gospel anthem that reminds us to pause, reflect, and recognize the faithfulness of God in every season of life. With a smooth stepping groove and uplifting melody, the song blends soulful vocals, rich harmonies, and a warm, joyful energy that feels right at home at summer gatherings, family cookouts, or a peaceful drive down the highway. Rooted in gratitude and perspective, Count Your Blessings encourages listeners to shift their focus from what's lacking to what's already been given. Through heartfelt lyrics and an infectious rhythm, Ellen Hayes delivers a timely reminder that even in the midst of challenges, there is always something to thank God for. This song is more than music -- it's a celebration of grace, growth, and the countless blessings we often overlook.

Lyrics

Count Your Blessings
**Verse 1: **
Woke up this morning, sun was shining bright,
Got a heart full of joy, everything's gonna be all right,
I'm Grateful for the love, that is surrounding me,
I'm counting my blessings, and letting my mind be free!
Chorus 2x
When praises go up blessings come down
When praises go up up blessings come down
When praises go up blessings come down
When praises go up up up up up blessings come down
**Verse 2: **
Through my storms and trials, God is always near,
Even In my darkest valleys, He calms all my fears,
So lift your eyes to the hills, that's where your help comes from,
And be encouraged because God said it's already done!
**Chorus:**
When praises go up blessings come down
When praises go up up blessings come down
When praises go up blessings come down
When praises go up up up up up blessings come down
Adlib
If you're looking for joy
If you're looking for peace
If you need healing
God said you'll find it in me
Bridge: **
For every mountain that I climbed
Your grace helped me every time
And I'm grateful, because you're faithful.
Hope and mercy never fails
Because your word will prevail .
And I'm grateful, because your faithful
**Vamp*
Count your blessings 8x
Adlib
Count your blessings
If you got your health and your strength,
If you have a car to drive count your blessings
If you got a roof over your head, count your blessings
If you have a sound mind count your blessings
and shoes on your feet, count your blessings
Count your blessings and see what the Lord has done
**Chorus: **
When praises go up blessings come down
praises go up up blessings come down
When praises go up blessings come down
praises go up up up up up blessings come down
down
Bridge
For every mountain that I climbed
Your grace helped me every time
And I am grateful because you are faithful.
Hope and mercy never fails
Because your word will prevail .
And I'm grateful, because your faithful
Vamp
Count your blessings 4x
Take a look at what He's done,
And you'll know that you've already won!
Just count your blessings