Pretty simple song, just G power chord then A power chord for the verse.
Everything is the way it is
It s got to be the way it is
Everything is the way it is
It s got to be the way it is
Then just add C and D power chords
Everything is the way it is
It s got to be like you say it is
I need a heartache, but it won t be long
Till I get to where it s coming on
A little fame and I know it s true
You can feel it and it s coming for you
No matter how hard I ve tried to stay
I feel you pulling me further away
Then just A, to G, to D for the chorus
Hey hey hey
Oo oo oo
Hey hey hey
Oo oo oo
Everything is the way it is
It s got to be the way it is
Everything s the way it is
It s got to be the way it is
Staying young is a trivial game
You re gettin older but you stay the same
You look good when you shaking my way
But let me think of something awful to say
Hey hey hey
Oo oo oo
Hey hey hey
Oo oo oo
(I find this part works well, although not in the recording, if you play the
chords then palm mute eighth notes of the second chord)
(palm muted)
Everything is the way it is
It s got to be the way it is
Everything is the way it is
It s got to be the way it is
(palm muted)
I step back take a total view
(palm muted)
I take a little, but it s hard to do
(palm muted)
But I ll call, I ll try to change
(palm muted)
It s better than to stay the same
Hey hey hey
Oo oo oo
Hey hey hey
Oo oo oo
Hey hey hey
Oo oo oo
Hey hey hey
Oo oo oo
Everything s the way it is
It s got to be the way it is
Everything s the way it is
It s got to be the way it is
