The Way It Is

by Bruce Hornsby & The Range
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Lyrics

(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"The Way It Is" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 90 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 & The Range 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 90 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 Range. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

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