Thats The Way It Is
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[Verso 1]
Am F G
I can read your mind and I know your story
Am F G
I see what you're going through
Am F G
It's an uphill climb, and I'm feeling sorry
Am G C
But I know it will come to you
[Pré-Refrão]
Dm F G
Don't surrender 'cause you can win
Dm F G
In this thing called love
[Refrão]
C F Am G
When you want it the most there's no easy way out
C F Am G
When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt
C F
Don't give up on your faith
Am G Dm
Love comes to those who believe it
F G C
And that's the way it is
[Verso 2]
Am F G
When you question me for a simple answer
Am F G
I don't know what to say, no
Am F G
But it's plain to see, if you stick together
Am G C
You're gonna find a way, yeah
[Pré-Refrão]
Dm F G
Don't surrender 'cause you can win
Dm F G
In this thing called love
[Refrão]
C F Am G
When you want it the most there's no easy way out
C F Am G
When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt
C F
Don't give up on your faith
Am G Dm
Love comes to those who believe it
F G C
And that's the way it is
[Ponte]
F Am G C
F Am G C
F
Am G Dm
Love comes to those who believe it
F G C
And that's the way it is
[Refrão]
C F Am G
When you want it the most there's no easy way out
C F Am G
When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt
C F
Don't give up on your faith
Am G Dm
Love comes to those who believe it
F G C
And that's the way it is
Outro
F Am G C
F Am G C
F
Am G Dm
Love comes to those who believe it
F G C
And that's the way it is
How to play Thats The Way It Is
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.