Composer: Ellie Barber Verse 1 EmI Am An Optimist, Dream A Lot, I Make GLong Lists AndA Sometimes, I Pull ‘Em Off EmHe Is A Pragmatist, Looks At The World Just The GWay It Is Doesn'tA Waste Time Getting DisEmtraught Chorus I GNever Had ConEmsidered It's GFine That We EmDiffer ANo Need To Act Under The EmGun We GSat Down To EmDinner, GShared A Glass Of EmLiquor AEasy To Take A Side When You Only Know One Interlude OoAooEmoh, OoAooEmoh, OoAooEmoh, OoGoooAoooEmh Verse 2 EmMet A Stranger Who Expressed, Might Go Right, GMight Go Left IA Wait For Him To Give A EmSign EmOpinions I Don't Recognize, Nuanced, Weathered, And Wise He GMakes Up AHis OwnEm Mind Chorus I GNever Had ConEmsidered It's GFine That We EmDiffer ANo Need To Act Under The EmGun We GSat Down To EmDinner, GShared A Glass Of EmLiquor AEasy To Take A Side When You Only Know One Interlude OoAooEmoh, OoAooEmoh, OoAooEmoh, OoGoooAoooEmh OoAooEmoh, OoAooEmoh, OoAooEmoh, OoGoooAoooEmh Outro EmI Am An Optimist, Dream A Lot, I Make GLong Lists AndA Sometimes, I Pull ‘Em Off
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FAQ
What are the chords for Optimist?
The chords for Optimist are: Em, G, A
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: Em, G, A
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.
Guitar Chords
Em
G
A
Capo · play original chords