Chord Book

Now playing

Optimist

Chords
5.052 votes
Get the app
App StoreGoogle Play
F#minor
90BPM
Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams
[Verse 1]
F#mJeg står i mørke og skimter lyset i det fjerne
DDet er så kalt jeg søker varme fra en stjerne
HmJeg tenker opp når jeg er C#nede for jeg er en OF#mptimist
[Verse 2]
F#mJeg har et håp hver gang jeg går omkring i blinde
DDet finnes en sol i øst som snart skal begynne å skinne
HmSom får meg opp når jeg er C#nede om og om og om F#migjen
[Verse 3]
F#mJeg har en drøm at vi tar vare på hverandre
DOg gir det beste i oss selv til alle andre
HmJeg tenker opp når jeg er C#nede om å om å om F#migjenE  
[Refrain]
AOp Eti F#mmist, jeg vet det går Hmbra Atil Esist
Så lenge jeg C#mleveEr F#mher Der jeg en AOp Eti F#mmist
DJeg er jeg en AOp Eti F#mmist
[Verse 4]
F#mJeg har en tro jeg har ett mål som jeg skal finne
DJeg har en kraft og det er viljen til å vinne
HmDet får meg opp når jeg er C#nede om og om og om F#migjen
[Verse 5]
F#Vil at livet blir en D#mdans i lyset
G#mEn dans for håpet og en C#dans for gleden
A#mEn dans i frihet og en dD#mans for freden
G#mDet skal A#gåååååååååå
[Refrain]
F#Op C#ti D#mmist, jeg vet det går G#mbra F#til C#sist
Så lenge jeg A#mlevC#er D#mher Ber jeg en F#Op C#ti F#mistD  
Refreng: To ganger!
GOp Dti Emmist, jeg vet det går Ambra Gtil Dsist
Bm   D   Em   C   G   D   G   D(kun første gang!)
Så lenge jeg lever her er jeg en Op ti mist
CJeg er en Gop - Dti - Gmist
All chords in this song (18)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

About Optimist Chords by Jahn Teigen

Learn how to play Optimist by Jahn Teigen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Optimist chords”, “Optimist guitar chords”, or “Jahn Teigen Optimist chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Optimist chords and for experienced players who want accurate Optimist lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F#m, D, Hm, C#, E, A.

FAQ — Optimist by Jahn Teigen

How do I play "Optimist" by Jahn Teigen on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Optimist" by Jahn Teigen on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Optimist" by Jahn Teigen free?

Yes. The chords for "Optimist" by Jahn Teigen are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Optimist" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Optimist" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Optimist"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Optimist" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Optimist" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Optimist" by Jahn Teigen with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jahn Teigen below.

What key is "Optimist" in?

The chords for "Optimist" show the original chord names (including F#m, D, Hm, C#, E, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.

Report a problem with this sheet · Copyright concern?