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![A Cockeyed Optimist [Excerpt] from South Pacific - Piano/Vocal/Chords Sheet Music (Page 1 of 2)](https://www.musicnotes.com/images/productimages/large/mtd/mn0140785.gif)
- Contains partial lyrics
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A Cockeyed Optimist [Excerpt] |
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Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
B3-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
104 |
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Product #:
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MN0140785 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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I could say life is just a bowl of jello, and appear more intelligent and smart, |
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Arrangement Details
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From: |
South Pacific |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
B3-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Available Keys: |
G Major (Orig), A Major (+2), Bb Major (+3), C Major (+5), D Major (+7), Eb Major (-4), F Major (-2) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0140785 |
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Tempo: |
Con anima |
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Metronome: |
h = 104 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, A Cockeyed Optimist [Excerpt]
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Date: |
1949 |
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Publisher: |
Hal Leonard Music Publishing |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0140785 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I could say life is just a bowl of jello, and appear more intelligent and smart, |
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From the Show: |
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From the Book: |
The 16-Bar Theatre Audition - Soprano Edition |
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From the Book: |
The 16-Bar Theatre Audition - Soprano Edition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/chords edition of “A Cockeyed Optimist” is in G major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/chords score for “A Cockeyed Optimist” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “A Cockeyed Optimist” is written for voice and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. The catalog lists partial lyrics for this edition, so expect some verses to be omitted.
Is “A Cockeyed Optimist” available for other instruments?
Yes. “A Cockeyed Optimist” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “A Cockeyed Optimist” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“A Cockeyed Optimist” from South Pacific is offered as a piano/vocal/chords arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Richard Rodgers. The arrangement spans 2 pages. It's scored in G major.
It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. The tempo is con anima, at around 104 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and Piano. For vocalists, contains partial lyrics.
It falls under the Show/Broadway style category. Musicnotes offers 14 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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