Story behind the song
Trying to persuade a friend not to give up on life.
Lyrics
“Sheer Optimism”
By Josephine Keers
Your heart hangs heavy yes I know
You feel you’re hit by every blow
Happiness seems a far off glow
And life’s got nothing left to show.
But you could turn that all around
Get off this road on which you’re bound
Maybe it’s time to break new ground
And find the thing that I have found.
Chorus :-
Just look on the bright side
That’s always the right side
Hey don’t stay in the shade
There are plans to be made
Have you’re day in the sun.
Yeah look on the bright side,
Etc, Have your day in the sun.
Whatever you think say or do
Well, that’s entirely up to you
But I know you could start anew
And one day watch the dawn break through.
Life can bite you down to the bone
And make you feel no place is home
No need to face it all alone
A problem shared’s a friendship grown.
Rpt. Chorus, then:-
I know it’s hard but there’s a way
To make a better brighter day
Just listen to these words I say
And you’ll forget those clouds of grey.
Rpt. Chorus, then:-
Hey don’t stay in the shade
There are plans to be made
It could even be fun.