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 That's the way it is (way it is)