Optimist
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Intro
G C G C G
[Verso 1]
C
I saw the waters rising
G C
I saw some people go
G C G
I tried to fight the currents but
C
I cant control the way the rivers flow
D
So why not let it go
G C G C G C
The weathermen keeps talking
G
I see the sun but
C
I miss the snow
G
Feel like a dead man walking
G
Cause when Im in the snow
C
I miss the coast
D G
When will i let it go
[Refrão]
G C G
Ill always find a hundred reasons
D
to be mad
G
A thousand reasons to be sad
D Em
All the chances that I've missed
C
I could spend my day out in
D
the dark
G
And let the sadness break my heart
D Em
See the world for what it is
Am D
But I dont wanna live like this
G
Today Ill be an optimist
{Instrumental}
C G C G
[Verso 2]
C
I still believe in open windows
G C
Each days a brand new start
G C
Sometimes the truth is simple
G C
Good things dont always fall apart
D G
And dreaming big it ain't that hard
[Refrão]
C G C
Ill always find a hundred reasons
D
to be mad
G
A thousand reasons to be sad
D Em
All the chances that Ive missed
C
I could spend my days out in
D
the dark
G
And let the sadness break my heart
Em
See the world for what it is
Am D
But I dont wanna live like this
G
Today Ill be an optimist
Outro
C D G D Em C D
Em Am D
How to play Optimist
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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.