The Way It Is chords by Lucky Dube
Guitar chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Intro:
A E D x2
Verse 1:
A
Didn't I raise my voice
E D
High enough for you
A E
I was running like a fugitive all the time
D A E
Risking rejection from my own people yeah
D A
Now that you got what you wanted
E D A
You don't even know my name
E D
It's so funny, we don't talk anymore
Pre-chorus:
A
Be good to the people on your way up the ladder
E D
Cause you'll need them on your way down
Chorus:
A E D
That's the way it is (way it is)
A E D
That's the way it is (way it is)
A E D
That's the way it is (way it is)
A E D
That's the way it is (way it is)
Instrumental:
A E D x4
Verse 2:
A E D
Didn't I raise my fists high enough for you
A
I guess I can't pat myself on the shoulder
E D
For a job well done
A
Dodging bullets in the streets
E D
I was there
A E D
Risking rejection from my own people
A
Now that you got what you wanted
E D
You don't even know my name, remember
Pre-chorus:
A
Be good to the people on your way up the ladder
E D
Cause you'll need them on your way down
Chorus:
A E D
That's the way it is (way it is)
A E D
That's the way it is (way it is)
A E D
That's the way it is (way it is)
A E D
That's the way it is (way it is)
Instrumental:
A E D x4
Outro:
A E D
That's the way it is (way it is)
A E D
That's the way it is (way it is)
A
Be good to the people on your way up the ladder
E D
Cause you'll need them on your way down
A E D
That's the way it is (way it is)
A E D A
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