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Thats The Way It Is

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[Verse]
ARemember back in school we learned the golden rule
Do uDnto others as you'd have and do to yAou
You're suDpposed to love me as mAuch as I love yDou
It's a shEame that ain't the way it Ais
LAovers in a movie on that great big screen
He trDeats her like she's a queen she treats him like a kAing
Wouldn't tDhat be nice if lAife is lived that wDay
It's a sEhame that ain't the way it iAs
[Chorus]
I'd lDike to start each morning with good morning dAear
And eDnd each night with the goodnight kAiss
But aDll I have is your memory with me laying hAere
It's a sEhame but that's the way it Ais
[Verse]
A lAove song tells a story of a good love going bad
Then paDints a pretty pictures of that same love coming bAack
I wDish that I could sAing it I wDish that I could paint Ait
It's a sEhame that ain't the way it Ais
[Chorus/Outro]
I'd lDike to start each morning with good morning dAear
And eDnd each night with the goodnight kAiss
But aDll I have is your memory with me laying hAere
It's a sEhame but that's the way it Ais
It's a sEhame but that's the way it Ais

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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash's music often explores themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. He was known for his deep, calm voice and a distinctive sound characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms. This song fits within the world of an artist who, despite his rebellious image, also embraced a somber and humble demeanor in his later career. Playing this song can evoke a sense of quiet reflection, much like the introspective journey often found in Cash's work.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗

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Thats The Way It Is

by Johnny Cash

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[Verse]

Remember back in school we learned the golden rule

D A

Do unto others as you'd have and do to you

D A D

You're supposed to love me as much as I love you

E A

It's a shame that ain't the way it is

Lovers in a movie on that great big screen

D A

He treats her like she's a queen she treats him like a king

D A D

Wouldn't that be nice if life is lived that way

E A

It's a shame that ain't the way it is

[Chorus]

D A

I'd like to start each morning with good morning dear

D A

And end each night with the goodnight kiss

D A

But all I have is your memory with me laying here

E A

It's a shame but that's the way it is

[Verse]

A love song tells a story of a good love going bad

D A

Then paints a pretty pictures of that same love coming back

D A D A

I wish that I could sing it I wish that I could paint it

E A

It's a shame that ain't the way it is

[Chorus/Outro]

D A

I'd like to start each morning with good morning dear

D A

And end each night with the goodnight kiss

D A

But all I have is your memory with me laying here

E A

It's a shame but that's the way it is

E A

It's a shame but that's the way it is

About Thats The Way It Is Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Thats The Way It Is by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Thats The Way It Is chords”, “Thats The Way It Is guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Thats The Way It Is chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Thats The Way It Is chords and for experienced players who want accurate Thats The Way It Is lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, E.

FAQ — Thats The Way It Is by Johnny Cash

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What key is "Thats The Way It Is" in?

The chords for "Thats The Way It Is" show the original chord names (including A, D, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.