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(Am7)Stand ing in line mark ing time, (D)wait ing for the (C)wel fare dime,
’cause (D)they can’t buy a (C)job.
The (Am7)man in the silk (Em7)suit hur ries by, as he (D)catch es the poor old (C)la dies’ eyes,
just for (D)fun he says,
“Get a job.”
(G)“Son…
That’s just the way it is,
some things will nev er change.
That’s just the way it is,
ah, but don’t you be lieve them.
They say (Am7)“Hey, lit tle boy, you can’t go where the (D)oth ers go
’cause you (D)look like they (C)do.”
Said, (Am7)“Hey old man, how can you stand to think that way,
did you real ly think a (D)bout it be fore
the rules?” He said, (G)“Son…
That’s just the way it is,
some things will nev er change.
That’s just the way it is,
ah, but don’t you be lieve them.
They say
Ooh, yeah.
That’s just the way it is,
that’s just the way it is.
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that’s just the way it is, it is, it is, it (Am7)is.
The Way It Is — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "The Way It Is" by Bruce Hornsby And The Range. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 90 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “The Way It Is”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "The Way It Is" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "The Way It Is".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Way It Is" by Bruce Hornsby And The Range in?
- The backing track is in G at 90 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The Way It Is" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The Way It Is"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Way It Is", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Way It Is" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The Way It Is"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Way It Is"?
- "The Way It Is" was originally performed by Bruce Hornsby And The Range. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "The Way It Is" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "The Way It Is" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in G, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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