Optimist
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(I'll never let you fall for it)
(I'd rather be an optimist)
E
It's sunny here in the valley
B
But it's pouring rain in your dreams
C#m
Maybe there's something in the water
A
Making them feel out of reach
E
When you're way down, and it's dark out
B C#m
And it feels like no one's there with you, you're wrong
A
'Cause I've been here all along
E
And when the roof caves in, a
Nd you're stuck in a moment
B
But the world keeps spinning around
C#m
I'll be with you for all of it
A
I'd rather be an optimist
E
And if you lose your hope
B
I know the feelin' when the world keeps countin' you out
C#m
I'll never let you fall for it
A
I'd rather be an optimist
E
You don't have to rush to get there
B
Don't be afraid to ask for help
C#m
If you stand up tall
A
You can break the walls that you've built up around yourself
E
If you're way down, and it's dark out
B C#m
And it feels like no one's there with you, you're wrong
A
'Cause I've been here all along
E
And when the roof caves in
And you're stuck in a moment
B
But the world keeps spinning around
C#m
I'll be with you for all of it
A
I'd rather be an optimist
E
And if you lose your hope
B
I know the feelin' when the world keeps countin' you out
C#m
I'll never let you fall for it
A
I'd rather be an optimist
E
I'd rather be a glass-half-full type of guy
B
I'd rather have a good day stuck on my mind
C#m
I'll be with you for all of it
A
I'd rather be an optimist
E
I'd rather be a glass-half-full type of guy
B
I'd rather have a good day stuck on my mind
C#m
I'll be with you for all of it
A
I'd rather be an optimist
How to play Optimist
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.