Chords
[Intro 1]
Am Em Am Em D C G D
C Am Em D C G D C
[Intro 2]
Am Em D C G D C
Am Em D C G D
C
[Verse 1]
AmStanding in line, Emmarking time
DWaiting for the Cwelfare dime
G 'Cause Dthey can't buyC a job
The Amman in the silk suit Emhurries by
As he Dcatches the poor Cold ladies' eyes
G Just for Dfun he says,C "get a job"
[Chorus]
G F C That's just the way it is
G F C Some things will never change
G F C That's just the way it is
G F C Ah, but don't you believeAm them Em
[Verse 2]
D C G D C Said, Amhey little boy you Emcan't go where the Dothers go C
G 'Cause you don't Dlook like theyC do
Said, Amhey old man Emhow can you stand
To Dthink that way C
Did you Greally think about Dit
Before you Cmade the rules?
[Chorus]
He said, G"son F C
That's just the way it is
G F C Some things will never change
G F C That's just the way it is
G F C Ah, but don't you believeAm them" Em
[Bridge]
D C G D C
[Piano Solo 1]
Am Em D C G D C
Am Em D C G D C
Am Em D C G D C
Am Em D C G D C
Am Em D C G D C
GThFatC's just the way it is
G F C That's just the way it is
[Verse 3]
Well, they Ampassed a law Emin '64
To Dgive those who ain't gotC a little more
G But it Donly goes Cso far
'Cause the Amlaw don't change aEmnother's mind
When Dall it sees at the Chiring time
G Is the Dline on the coClor bar, Gno, noF C That's just the way it is
[Chorus]
G F C And some things will never change
G F C That's just the way it is
[Piano Solo 2]
G F That'sC just the way it is, it is, it is, Amit is Em D C G D C Am Em D C G D C Am Em D C G D C
[Bridge]
Am Em D C G D C
[Outro]
G F C G F C G F C G F C
G F C G F C
[Outro (Fade Out)]
G F C G F C G F C
