Just The Way It Is
By Alan Rickertsen
This Song Is 4X4 Time, Make Sure To Get All
Of The Counts In Between Each Chord Change.
This Song And Others Can Be Found On Our
Youtube, Rumble And Fb Channels. “Aquarius
Street Concerts”.
Intro
Verse 1
The Clock Keeps Ticking Even When You Look Away
It Never Asks Permission To Start The Next Day
A Cracked Cup Can Hold Water, When Filled Slow
Some Things Just Don’t Need To Overflow
The Loudest Voice Raised Is Rarely Right
Silence Often Wins In The Longer Fight
Verse 2
You Can Map The Stars And Still Be Lost At Night
Knowing The Names Won’t Always Make You Right
A Borrowed Coat May Keep The Cold Winds Out
But Borrowed Warmth Is Gone When The Owner Comes About
The River Doesn’t Bother Arguing With The Stone
It Simply Wears It Down And Moves On Alone
Verse 3
You Planted A Seed, Then Wandered Far Away
And Came Back To Find It Shading Your Day
The Mirror Shows The Face, You Choose To Wear
But Never Tells The Stories Hidden There
A Locked Door Only Matters If You Hold The Key
Most People Walk Right Past, Never Choosing To See
Verse 4
The Weights You Carry Aren’t Always Yours To Keep
Some Burdens Only Lift When You Dare To Leap
You Can Have Many Coins And Still Feel Poor Inside
True Wealth Begins When You Have Nothing Left To Hide
The Final Truth Is Simple, Hard, And Clear
Often What We Give Away Is What We Hold Most Dear
Outro
And That Is, Just The Way, It Is
