Cautious Optimistic
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[Intro]
G# D# A#m C# G# D# A#m
[Verse 1]
Let me tell you something
G# D# A#m C#
about me now I'm very wary
G# D# A#m C#
when I go out I look both ways
G# D#
six times before I cross the
A#m C#
street I need a meeting just
G# D# A#m C#
to put shoes on my feet
[Refrain 1]
D#
And I assume the best but
C#
always planning for the
G# D#
very worst I like my numbers
odd my Venmo balance even
C# D#
And my bad luck reversed
[Chorus 1]
G#
I'm a cautious optimistic
D#
I'm Not convinced just
C#
realistic A cautious
optimistic Hope for the
E G# D# A#m C#
best Don't wanna risk it
G# D# A#m
Don't wanna risk it
C# G# D# A#m C#
Cautious optimistic
G# D# A#m C#
Don't wanna risk it
G# D# A#m C# G# D# A#m
[Verse 2]
G#
I always chew my food before
D# A#m C#
I eat it I need a memo for
G# D# A#m
a memo just to read it
C#
I wash my hands and then
G# D# A#m
I rinse repeat it I brush my
C# A#m
teeth each night so I don't
C# A#m
get cavities And I always bring
C# D#
a jacket just in case I freeze
[Chorus 2]
G#
I'm a cautious optimistic
D#
I'm Not convinced just
C#
realistic A cautious
optimistic Hope for the
E G# D# A#m C#
best Don't wanna risk it
G# D# A#m
Don't wanna risk it
C# G# D# A#m C#
Cautious optimistic
G# D# A#m C#
Don't wanna risk it
[Bridge]
G# D#
I always use my hands to make
A#m C#
the symbol for a sunny day
G# D#
Too scared to step out on the
A#m C#
ice I'll save it for somebody
G# D#
brave I accept most things
A#m
are out of my control
C# D#
The only way through
C#
Is keeping it true
[Guitar Solo]
G# D# A#m C#
G# D# A#m C#
G# D# A#m C#
G# D# A#m C#
A#m C# A#m C# D#
[Chorus 3/Outro]
G#
I'm a cautious optimistic
D#
I'm Not convinced just
C#
realistic A cautious
optimistic Hope for the
E G#
best Don't wanna risk it
E G# D# A#m C#
Don't wanna risk it
G# D# A#m
Don't wanna risk it
C# G# D# A#m C#
Cautious optimistic
G# D# A#m C# G#
Don't wanna risk it
How to play Cautious Optimistic
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#. 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.