Intro:      C5 : G5 : F5 : G5  (2x)


Verse1
A5                        E5             D5          E5             ( A5 )
Do you remember once upon a time, when you were mine
A5          E5                          D5                      E5
The stars above were bright and new I pulled them down for you
        D5            E5                  D5                        E5
Just when I fell in love again you said that all good things must end

Chorus
A5   A5                          G5     D5
Baby, that's just the way it is baby Oh oh
A5   A5                       G5
Baby, that's just the way it is baby

Verse2

I've never had a hand for solitaire, it's so unfair

That I should have my chance and lose, I feel like I've been used

To help you through another night, you've spelled it out in black and white

Chorus

Solo (Verse: first 2 lines)

Verse3

The tide that once had carried you away, bring you back today

Now the time has washed away my pain, you'll find that things have changed
         D5               E5                      D5                      G5
And disappeared without a trace, you can't get back what you've erased

Chorus

And I say
C5     G5                             F5                         G5
Baby, that's just the way it is baby that's just the way it is
C5    G5                              F5                          G5
Baby, that's just the way it is baby that's just the way it is

Chorus (4x)