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The Way It Is Chords by Lucky Dube

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
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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)

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