Optimism
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Intro A (4x)
verse 1
A
Down on my luck again
F#
Down in the mouth
D A
I'm down in the dumps again
A
Can't see the sense in it
F#
Won't hear the end of it
D A
I know you're not listening
A
It's gone all gone wrong again
F#
The same all song again
D A
I'm losing the will to live
A
I'm up to my neck in it
F#
Can't see the point in it
D A
And you don't want to know
[Refrão]
F# D A
We won't always be this way
F# D A
We won't always be this way
F# D A
We won't always be this way
F# D A
We won't always be this way
verse 2
A
Don't feel the same no more
F#
I'm done but I want some more
D A
Now that I've got the taste
A
Backs up against the wall
F#
And now I'm heading for a fall
D A
And take you for all you've got
D
The suns in my eyes
F#
And the winds in my face
D A
And it's pissing down with rain
A
Can't get my breath
F#
I can't find my feet
D A
And now hear it comes again
Chorus x1
Bridge
D A F#m F#
Missed the boat and watched it as it sail into the sunset
D A F#m F#
Sail away past caring but then what do you know about it
D A F#m F#
Today is just another in a line of downs with no ups
D A F#
Where did you go, optimism?
verse 1 reprise
A
Down on my luck again
F#
Down in the mouth
D A
I'm down in the dumps again
A
Can't see the sense in it
F#
Won't hear the end of it
D A
And now you're not listening
A
It's gone all gone wrong again
F#
The same all song again
D A
I'm losing the will to live
A
I'm up to my neck in it
F#
Can't see the point in it
D A
And you don't want to know
Chorus x2
Outro A D x4
How to play Optimism
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.