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Thats The Way It Is

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[Verse]
A
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
 A
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
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

Thats The Way It Is chords and lyrics

Free chords for Thats The Way It Is by Johnny Cash. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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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.

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Can I transpose "Thats The Way It Is" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Thats The Way It Is" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Thats The Way It Is"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Thats The Way It Is" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Thats The Way It Is" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Thats The Way It Is" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

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.