Lyrics
(Em7)Stand in’ in line, mark in’ time, ty to (D)wait in’ for the (C)wel fare lit dime (D)more, ’cause ’cause you they can’t buy a (C)job.
I The (Am7)man in the silk suit (Em7)hur ries by.
As he (D)catch es the poor old (C)la dies’ eyes,
just for fun think he a bout says, it be fore you “Get a job.” rules?” He said: Son,
That’s just the way it is.
Some things will (C)nev er change.
That’s just the (C)way it is.
Ah, but (C)don’t you be lieve them.
Said, (Em7)“Hey, lit tle boy, you can’t go ty to (D)give those where the (C)oth ers lit go (D)more, ’cause but it don’t look like they (C)do.”
’Cause said, (Am7)“Hey, old the man, an (Em7)how can you stand to (D)think it sees at that (C)way?
Did you
real ly line think on a bout the it be fore you made the bar.
rules?” He said: Son,
That’s just the way it is.
Some things will (C)nev er change.
That’s just the (C)way it is.
Ah, but (C)don’t you be lieve them.
Said,
Well, they
The Way It Is — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Way It Is" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Way It Is”
- What key is "The Way It Is" by Bruce Hornsby played in?
- The Way It Is is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Way It Is"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Way It Is" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Way It Is"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Way It Is"?
- "The Way It Is" was originally performed by Bruce Hornsby. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Way It Is"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, C, D, Em7, Fmaj7, G.
- What other songs by Bruce Hornsby can I play here?
- Try "Mandolin Rain", "MANDOLIN RAIN", "LOOK OUT ANY WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.