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The Way It Is
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- Contains complete lyrics
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The Way It Is |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
112 |
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Product #:
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MN0140391 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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5 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Standin' in line, markin' time, waitin' for the welfare dime 'cause they can't buy a job. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Bruce Hornsby |
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Pages: |
5 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Available Keys: |
G Major (Orig), A Major (+2), Bb Major (+3), C Major (+5), D Major (-5), Eb Major (-4), F Major (-2) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0140391 |
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Tempo: |
Freely |
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Metronome: |
q = 112 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, The Way It Is
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Date: |
1986 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0140391 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Standin' in line, markin' time, waitin' for the welfare dime 'cause they can't buy a job. |
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Publishing administered by: Sony/ATV Music Publishing
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “The Way It Is” is in G major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “The Way It Is” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “The Way It Is” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “The Way It Is” available for other instruments?
Yes. “The Way It Is” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “The Way It Is” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “The Way It Is” by Bruce Hornsby is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement you can download and print. This edition includes 5 pages of music. It's written in G major.
Transposition into 6 other keys is available. The tempo marking is freely, around 112 BPM. It's written for Voice, Piano and Guitar.
This edition contains complete lyrics. Its style is Adult Contemporary. This song is available in 37 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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