The Way It Is lyrics
by Bruce Hornsby
The Way It Is 4:56 Trk 5(B. R. Hornsby)Lead vocal - Bruce HornsbyPop Chart #1 Sept. 20, 1986RCA Records single #14361Musicians: Bruce Hornsby - piano, synthesizerhammered dulcimer. David Mansfield - guitarmandolin, violin, George Marinelli - electric/acouguitars, Joe Puerta - bass & vocals, JohnMolo - drums, percussion. Produced by Bruce Hornsby & Elliot ScheinerAlbum: 'The Way It Is' PCD1-5904 Zappa ProductionsTranscriber: Awcantor@aol.comStandin' in line marking timeWaiting for the welfare dime'Cause they can't buy a jobThe man in the silk suit hurries byAs he catches the poor old lady's eyesJust for fun he says, 'Get a job'That's just the way it isSome things'll never changeThat's just the way it isHa, but don't you believe themSaid, 'Hey little boy you can't goWhere the others goCause you don't look like they do'Said, 'Hey, old man how can you standTo think that wayDid you really think about itBefore you made the rules?'He said, 'SonThat's just the way it isSome things'll never changeThat's just the way it is'Ha, but don't you believe themOoo, yeah (instrumental)(That's just the way it is)(That's just the way it is)Well, they passed a law in '64To give those who ain't got, a little moreBut it only goes so far'Cause the law don't change another's mindWhen all it sees at the hiring timeIs the line on the color barBut who knowsThat's just the way it isSome things'll never change (right)That's just the way it isThat's just they way it is, it is, when you're waiting. ~
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