Song

The Way It Is

by Bruce Hornsby

The Way It Is is a 1986 song by Bruce Hornsby, 4:58 long, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the 'Be' Verbs song themes.

#1 hit Karaoke version available

Released 1986 Hot 100 peak #1 · 22 weeks Length 4:58 Pop-Rock, Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary

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Performance tips

• Maintain a steady, rhythmic piano-like cadence in your vocal delivery
• Master the soulful, slightly breathy transitions in the verses
• Emphasize the reflective and poignant social commentary in the chorus

In these themes

• 🐝'Be' Verbs"Is"

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "The Way It Is" karaoke

More songs by Bruce Hornsby

• Across the River1990 · 5:10
• Every Little Kiss1986 · 5:48
• Look Out Any Window1988 · 5:28
• Mandolin Rain1986 · 5:19
• The Valley Road1988 · 4:42

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