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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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The Way It Is — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "The Way It Is" by Bruce Hornsby And The Range in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key 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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "The Way It Is" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- 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.
- Can I use "The Way It Is" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby And The Range, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.