Optimism
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[Intro: ]| D | % | % | % |
D A
Asking you what's on your mind
D
Can't tell if you're quiet or tired
Bm
Staying up all night to find out
D
What's left to find out
Bm
If the sun comes up, we'll know
[Verso 2] A D
Baby, there ain't no clouds
A D
Baby, there ain't no crying
Bm A
Or figuring this thing out
Bm A
Or really, really trying to
Bm
You've gotta tell me how you feel
Bm
I've gotta tell you how I feel
[Verso 3] A D
Baby, there ain't no doubt
A D
Baby, there ain't no thinking
Bm D
About how to go from here
Bm D A
Or how to be being untied
Bm
If that's how you feel
Bm
I've gotta tell you how I feel
Outro
Bm
How to play Optimism
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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.