(Am7)Stand ing in line (Em7)in mark ing time, to where the (D)wait give ing those who for ain’t got a the (C)wel fare dime, ’cause but you don’t ’cause (D)they can’t buy a (C)job.
’Cause The (Am7)man in the silk (Em7)suit hur ries by, stand as he (D)catch es the poor old the (C)la dies’ eyes, did you real ly think just for (D)fun he says, fore co you (C)made “Get a job.” 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 (Am7)“Hey, lit tle boy, (Em7)in you can’t go to where the (D)oth give ers those who go ain’t got a the (C)lit tle more, ’cause but you it ’cause (D)look like they so (C)do.”
’Cause Said, (Am7)“Hey old the man, (Em7)a how can you stand to think (D)all that the way, at the (C)hir ing time did you real ly think is a (D)bout it be fore co lour (C)bar.
the rules?” job.” 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.
3.
they
that’s just the way it is, it is, it is, it (Am7)is.
The Way It Is — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "The Way It Is" by Bruce Hornsby And The Range: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “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.
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