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Key: D# minor•
Intro 1
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2

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2

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A

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chaos,
Verse 1
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2

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the rule of the game
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2

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Bb
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spinning as optimist fades
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A

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2

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confusion becomed law
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A

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2

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eclipsing hope,
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A

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B
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2

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the pessimist said
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2

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if you want to change
Verse 2
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the world,
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2

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forget it
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2

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B
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2

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the future's not in our hand s
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2

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if you want to change the world,
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2

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forget it
C
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2

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the pigs already set in
A5
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freedom
Verse 3
B
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2

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A

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has bee stripped away
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B
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2

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Bb
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change it the corrosion fades
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2

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slowly we turn
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2

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A

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as the pessimist set
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2

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2

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Bb
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s these pointed words
Verse 4
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2

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2

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forget it
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2

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A
A

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Am
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A

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the fu ture's n ot in our hands
B
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2

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C
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Am
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B
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2

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forget it
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2

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C
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2

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the pigs already set in
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the
Verse 5
A
A

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B
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2

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optimist understands why
Bb
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the world's gone down the drain
A
A

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B
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2

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the pessimist never bends,
A5
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A#
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constricting thoughts in vain
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A

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B
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2

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from the pessimist's point of view
A#
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there's nothing we can do
A5
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A
A

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Am
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as I paint this pic ture gray
B
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2

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A#
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and taste the pain
Interlude 1

I'll play the optimist
D#5
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D#dim
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Eb5
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Eb
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Gm
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Eb
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6

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Eb5
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Gm
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Bb
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Gm
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Bb
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Bb
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Verse 6
F
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The only world I know is

the world I cling to

It's a world that I'd want to save
Interlude 2

optimist or pessimist, what am I suppose to be
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2

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Bb
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if you
Verse 7
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want to change the world,
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forget it
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Am
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the future's n ot in our hands

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B
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2

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forget it
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2

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the pigs already set in
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B
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2

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the optimist understands why
Bb
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the world's gone down the drain
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the pessimist never bends,
B
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constricting thoughts in vain
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from the pessimist's point of
B
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Bb
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view there's nothing we can do
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B
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as I paint this picture gray
Bb
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and taste the pain

I'll play the optimist
Bb#
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Bb#
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Bb#

  • Am

  • Bb

  • B

    2

  • F

  • C

  • A

  • A5

  • A#

  • D#5

    6

  • D#dim

  • Eb5

    6

  • Eb

    6

  • Gm

    3

Capo: 6

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Optimist or Pessimist by Nevermore is D# minor.

The primary chords used in Optimist or Pessimist are E#, D#m, Fb, F, Cb, F#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 6 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E#, D#m, Fb, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Optimist or Pessimist is approximately 150 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Optimist or Pessimist using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Optimist or Pessimist. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Nevermore.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Optimist or Pessimist to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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