The Eternal Optimist's Last Stand

from HOW TO WASTE A PERFECTLY GOOD HALF HOUR by John Soeder

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THE ETERNAL OPTIMIST’S LAST STAND
John Soeder
© 2011

I used to go with the flow
Wherever I used to go
Saw the good in everyone
I put up with the bull
My glass was always half full
Went blind staring at the sun

But time takes a toll
It wears you down to the bone
Try to understand
I’m throwing in the towel
I’ve had just about enough now
The eternal optimist’s last stand

I rolled with the punches
Bought roses in bunches
Stopped to smell ’em when I could
I always tried
To look on the bright side
Believed ’em when they said it’s all good

But life grinds you down
It flips your smile to a frown
C’mon give the boy a hand
I’m throwing in the towel
I’ve had just about enough now
The eternal optimist’s last stand

Goodnight and farewell
Now you can all go to hell
I don’t give a damn
I’m throwing in the towel
I’ve had just about enough now
The eternal optimist’s last stand

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from HOW TO WASTE A PERFECTLY GOOD HALF HOUR, released May 10, 2011
music & lyrics by John Soeder

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