That's the Way It Is

I've been waiting for so long, waiting for so long to be here

I've been traveling all along, traveling all along with my gear

A guitar in your hand, a washboard on my knees

That's the way it works, that's the way it is

Ready for the show, ready for the show to begin

It's time to go on stage, it's time to go on stage to get in

A harp around your neck, a mic in front of me

That's the way it goes, that's the way it is

Night after night, place after place, gig after gig

I like it when you move, I like when you dance, I like it when you sing

Night after night, place after place, gig after gig

I'm having so much fun, I've got everything I need

We met so many people, so many people from here

In such a very good, such a very good atmosphere

A few beers on the floor, some clappings in my ears

That's the way it works, that's the way it is