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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"A Cock-eyed Optimist" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 80 BPM.
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About “A Cock-eyed Optimist”
- Where are the chord symbols for "A Cock-eyed Optimist" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "A Cock-eyed Optimist" is in F.
- 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.
- Does "A Cock-eyed Optimist" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "A Cock-eyed Optimist" is in the key of F at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "A Cock-eyed Optimist"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.