Chordyes

Optimist

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Optimist by Ollella

Composer: Ellie Barber

Verse 1
AmI Am An Optimist, Dream A Lot, I Make CLong Lists
AndD Sometimes, I Pull ‘Em Off
AmHe Is A Pragmatist, Looks At The World Just The CWay It Is
Doesn'tD Waste Time Getting DisAmtraught

Chorus
I CNever Had ConAmsidered It's CFine That We AmDiffer
DNo Need To Act Under The AmGun
We CSat Down To AmDinner, CShared A Glass Of AmLiquor
DEasy To Take A Side When You Only Know One

Interlude
OoDooAmoh, OoDooAmoh, OoDooAmoh, OoCoooDoooAmh

Verse 2
AmMet A Stranger Who Expressed, Might Go Right, CMight Go Left
ID Wait For Him To Give A AmSign
AmOpinions I Don't Recognize, Nuanced, Weathered, And Wise
He CMakes Up DHis OwnAm Mind

Chorus
I CNever Had ConAmsidered It's CFine That We AmDiffer
DNo Need To Act Under The AmGun
We CSat Down To AmDinner, CShared A Glass Of AmLiquor
DEasy To Take A Side When You Only Know One

Interlude
OoDooAmoh, OoDooAmoh, OoDooAmoh, OoCoooDoooAmh
OoDooAmoh, OoDooAmoh, OoDooAmoh, OoCoooDoooAmh

Outro
AmI Am An Optimist, Dream A Lot, I Make CLong Lists
AndD Sometimes, I Pull ‘Em Off
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Optimist?

The chords for Optimist are: Am, C, D

What is the original key of Optimist?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing Optimist?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Optimist in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Optimist be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Optimist on ukulele?

Chord Optimist can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Optimist?

Optimist uses 3 chords: Am, C, D

What is the easiest way to play Optimist?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Optimist released in?

Optimist was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Optimist?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Optimist to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

0.3x