Shut-in songs . ^ €8^ y^ ^ ^T c^ ^^ ^^ ^^ -52— 3^ 5?^ 3jK^ :s?^ ae«^ ^1^ ^(^ 4^ ^9^. Im Going to Be an Optimist. Im going to be an optimist And always wear a course the world with fog and mist Is cloaked once in a while;But whats the use to worry then, And fret, and fume, and pine?Its best to smile and think of when The sun is sure to shine. Im going to have a hopeful view Of evrything I noticed that the folks who do Can very happy be !Whats the use to wear a face Thats sorrowful and long?In fear disasters might take place And evrything go wrong. This world needs folks to brin

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Shut-in songs . ^ €8^ y^ ^ ^T c^ ^^ ^^ ^^ -52— 3^ 5?^ 3jK^ :s?^ ae«^ ^1^ ^(^ 4^ ^9^. Im Going to Be an Optimist. Im going to be an optimist And always wear a course the world with fog and mist Is cloaked once in a while;But whats the use to worry then, And fret, and fume, and pine?Its best to smile and think of when The sun is sure to shine. Im going to have a hopeful view Of evrything I noticed that the folks who do Can very happy be !Whats the use to wear a face Thats sorrowful and long?In fear disasters might take place And evrything go wrong. This world needs folks to bring it cheer And happiness and many people bring it fear And gloominess and going to let my light shine out Along my brothers way;Their burdens lighten, and their doubt Endeavor to allay. Im going to be an optimist For good that it will little smile will oft assist A brother when hes going to wear a pleasant smile And coach a heart of folks I know who are worth while Smile as they go along. ?. C^g Mg ^8^ ^: ^^ —53- €^ y^ y^ y^

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