Apr172020

Optimism As A Radical Life Choice Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of Optimism As A Radical Life Choice on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Bm A E G

[Verse 1]
Bm A
The pain is back in my chest again
E G
Holding me down like a high school friend says
Bm A E G
“The worlds about to end, you best start swimming”
Bm A E G
You said, “Anxiety is the theme of all our lives these days”
Bm A
Can’t even have my coffee without exploiting someone
E G E
Or making another millionaire a billionaire
G
What would it take to be happy?
E F# D
I’ll probably start with the money

[Bridge]
Bm
It’s the clear backpacks
A E
The two new fire exits
G Bm A
I’m buying a beer to want to think of where I’m running
E G
If another asshole takes a shot
Bm A
It’s the city burning down
E G
While I stare at dirty pics you sent me
Bm A
I’m hiding in the desert
E G
But I taste the ocean in my snot
E G
Trying to find my footing
E F# D
I know you’re sick of walking

[Chorus]
G D
Don’t take me out back and shoot me
Bm
I know my circuits are faulty
A
Now I’ve only ever been a kid
Pointing out dead dogs on the road
G D
Take me down in a landslide
Bm
Can we weather this high tide
A
I’ll wear you out waiting for me to implode
D Db D Bb
But don’t take me out back and shoot me

[Pre-Verse]
Bm A E G

[Verse 2]
Bm A
But I’m done dying on the inside
E G
Now that everything is dying outside
Bm A
The sky is letting go
E G
Of holding on like a crying child
Bm A
Armageddon on my mind
E G
I’ll try to smile all the time
Bm A
Like Hell’s a construct that I need
E G
To make amends or keep myself clean
E G
And yes, I’m aware it’s fleeting

[Bridge]
E F# D

[Verse 3]
G D
Don’t take me out back and shoot me
Bm
I know my circuits are faulty
A
Now I’ve only ever been a kid
Pointing out dead dogs on the road
G D
Take me down in a landslide
Bm
Can we weather this high tide
A
I’ll wear you out waiting for me to implode

[Bridge]
E D
Because the ocean’s gonna rise
E G
The river’s finally gonna overflow and leave us stranded
E D
Try to make it to the other side
E G
But there’s a crack in my lifeboat
A G
And I’m sinking, well I’m sinking
F#
Won’t you sink with me

[Bridge]
D5 Bb5 x3
Bm A
I’m sinking

[Chorus]
G D
Don’t take me out back and shoot me
Bm
I know my circuits are faulty
A
Now I’ve only ever been a kid
Pointing out dead dogs on the road
G D
Take me down in a landslide
Bm (hold)
Can we weather this high tide
A
I’ll wear you out waiting for me to implode
G D
Don’t take me out back and shoot me
Bm
I know my circuits are faulty
A
Now I’ve only ever been a kid
Pointing out dead dogs on the road
G D
Take me down in a landslide
Bm
Can we weather this high tide
A
I’ll wear you out waiting for me to implode
D Db D Bb
But don’t take me out back and shoot me

How to play Optimism As A Radical Life Choice: key, chords and progression

Optimism As A Radical Life Choice is centred on B minor (two sharps: F♯, C♯). The song uses 10 chords: Bm, A, E, G, F#, D, Db, Bb, D5 and Bb5.

The backbone of the song is Bm – A – E – G (i – VII – IV – VI in B minor). Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Good to know: on guitar, Bm, F#, Db, Bb and Bb5 need a barre or movable shape. Take the change into them slowly at first; piano and ukulele players have it easier.