Other arrangements of A Cock-eyed Optimist
Pick a learning view.
When the (C5)sky is a bright ca nar y yel low,
I for (Bb5)get ev ’ry cloud I’ve ev er seen.
So they (Ab)call me a cock eyed op ti mist,
im ma (Fm)ture and in cur a bly green.
I have heard peo ple rant and rave and bel low
that we’re (Db)done and we might as well be (Db6)dead.
But I’m (Ab)on ly a (Bb)cock eyed (Gm7)op ti mist,
and I (Fm7)can’t get it in to my (Eb)head.
I (Gm)hear the hu man (Gm6)race is (A7sus4)fall ing on its (D)face and (Gm)has n’t ver y far to (A7sus4)go.
But (Gm)ev ’ry whip poor (Gm(maj7))will is (Dm7)sell ing me a (D)bill and (Bb)tall ing me it (F13)just ain’t (Fm7)so.
Now, I could (E)say life is (E)just a bowl of (E6)Jell O
and ap (Bm7)pear more in tel li gent and smart,
but I’m (A6)stuck
like a (A)dope
with a (E)thing called (F#)hope,
and I (B)can’t,
no, I (B)won’t get it out of my (Emaj7)heart,
not
this
heart.
A Cock-eyed Optimist — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "A Cock-eyed Optimist" by Barbra Streisand: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “A Cock-eyed Optimist”
- What key is "A Cock-eyed Optimist" by Barbra Streisand played in?
- A Cock-eyed Optimist is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Cock-eyed Optimist"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Cock-eyed Optimist" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "A Cock-eyed Optimist"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Cock-eyed Optimist"?
- "A Cock-eyed Optimist" was originally performed by Barbra Streisand. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "A Cock-eyed Optimist"?
- This arrangement uses 37 chords: A6, Ab, Adim7, Asus4, B, Baug, Bb, Bb7, +29 more.
- What other songs by Barbra Streisand can I play here?
- Try "ORDINARY MIRACLES", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "My Man (Mon Homme)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "A Cock-eyed Optimist" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Cock-eyed Optimist" by Barbra Streisand. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "A Cock-eyed Optimist" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "A Cock-eyed Optimist" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.