The Way It Is

by Bruce Hornsby & The Range
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(Em)Stand in’ in line, mark in’ time, to (C)wait in’ those who for ain’t got the a wel fare dime

’cause but it they can’t buy a (C)job.

they do.” I The said, (Am)man in the silk suit (Em)hur ries by.

As he (C)catch es the poor old la dies’ eyes, Did you real ly think just a for bout fun it he be says, fore you “Get a job.” He said: 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 (Am)lieve them.

Said, (Em)“Hey, lit tle boy, you can’t go to (C)give in’ those who where ain’t got the a oth ers go

’cause but it you don’t look like (C)far.

they do.” ’Cause The the (Am)“Hey, old the man, an (Em)how can you stand to (C)think it sees that way?

hir in’ time Did you real ly think is a the bout line it on be the fore you made the rules?” He said: 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 (Am)lieve them.

Said,

Well, they

(C)That’s just the way it is.

The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby & The Range

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Way It Is”

What key is "The Way It Is" in?
"The Way It Is" by Bruce Hornsby & The Range is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Way It Is" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Way It Is" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Way It Is" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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