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Optimistic Lyrics by Melba Moore

The Gift of Love

2009

Be optimistic

Be optimistic

Oh...oh...yeah...

Be optimistic

[Verse 1: Melba Moore + Phil Perry]
When in the midst of sorrow
You can't see up when looking down
A brighter day tomorrow will bring
You hear the voice of reason
Telling you this cannot weigh me down
No matter how hard reality seems
Just hold on to your dreams

[Pre-Chorus]
Don't give up and don't give in
Although it seems you never win
You will always pass the test

[Chorus]
As long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
Be optimistic

[Verse 2: Melba Moore + Phil Perry]
If things around you crumble
No, you don't have to stumble and fall
Keep pushing on and don't you look back, yeah
I know the storms and strife
Cloud up your outlook on life
Just think ahead and you'll be inspired
To reach higher and higher

[Pre-Chorus]
You'll always do your best
If you learn to never say never
You maybe down, but you're not out
Don't give up and don't give in
Although it seems you never win
You will always pass the test

[Chorus]
As long as you keep your head to the sky
(Keep your head to the sky)
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
Be optimistic

[Bridge: Melba Moore + Phil Perry]
Keep your eyesight on...
Focus on the prize...oh
Be optimistic
Optimistic (Keep your eyesight on...)
Look up (And focus on the prize)

[Chorus]
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
Be optimistic
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Melba Moore

Melba Moore

About “Optimistic” by Melba Moore

Read the complete lyrics to "Optimistic" by Melba Moore from the album "The Gift of Love" in 2009. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Cover, Gospel, R&B.

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"Optimistic" is credited to Melba Moore. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Optimistic" appears on "The Gift of Love" in 2009.

Visit the Melba Moore artist page at /artist/melba-moore for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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