BE OPTIMISTIC

 Be optimistic, wah wah wah

What you reckon the lightning done
went in my house and killed my son
Came outside, nearly killed my wife
You can never get to heaven if you roll them dice.

Be optimistic, not pessimistic
Stop wishful thinking, won't get you nowhere

Don't you gamble for that's a sin
and ole St. Pete won't let you in
Stay away from the horse race tracks
you will never never never get your money back.

Be optimistic, not pessimistic
Stop wishful thinking, won't get you nowhere

Don't you ever depend on luck
Don't play a hunch for you'll get stuck
Don't get back of the ole 8-ball
If you ever do, brother, then you're bound to fall.

Be optimistic, not pessimistic
Stop wishful thinking, won't get you nowhere

God's the captain of your dear soul
Just let him lead you to your goal
Keep trying, you will sure get by
You are bound to get to heaven if you only try

Be optimistic, not pessimistic
Stop wishful thinking, won't get you nowhere

Early to bed and early rise
will make you healthy, wealthy, wise
8-hours worth, only 8 hours play
you will make you free and happy cuz it's best that way.

Be optimistic, not pessimistic
Stop wishful thinking, won't get you nowhere
won't get you nowhere, won't get you nowhere

- Harry McGinty
sung by Sammy Marshall & Sun Rays With The Gold Coast Boys, Roxie 301