Laura Cantrell - The Way It Is

It was a beautiful idea when it started,
It hit so hard, I never thought it through.
Leaving the west side of town,
way on up riverside rushing down,
that's the freest moment a city girl knew.

I've got the beauty of the moment,
passed so quickly,
Now the tingle and the chill got me confused.
So as I buckle down, why knuckle you 'round.
Those free moments feel so fare and few.

That's just the way it is
That's just the way it is
An I can't help myself at all
That's just the way it is

I see you crossing the street,
come and meet me.
Like an image come to mind too long ago.
Well there's a smile across your mouth
those eyes are looking south.
If I could see them what would they let me know?

That's just the way it is
That's just the way it is
An I can't help myself at all
That's just the way it is

I looked and found them lost and started
I've sown and reeded and plowed the ground once more
I laid my hammer down, wandered this city all around
Ended up on the streets I walked before

That's just the way it is
That's just the way it is
An I can't help myself at all
That's just the way it is

That's just the way it is
That's just the way it is
An I can't help myself at all
That's just the way it is

Category:

Music

Tags:

• country
• music
• bbc
• bfbs
• john
• peel
• folk

[drbobbeattie]

So nice to hear Peels voice again. Transports me back to 1986 every-time. I would say rest in piece but is seems inappropriate somehow. Great tune though.

[Broblem12]

Most welcome and w the John Peel intro make this a keeper. Bless ya for this post!

[eksteelman]

i love laura but kitty wells

[StandardMeasurement]

"White knuckle a few rounds"... i.e. -have a few drinks while clutching the glass very tightly...

[tommytipitcup]

Great song. Quite sad to hear Peel voice though. Takes me back.

[moonoggin]

I always enjoy this song ... since you have such great taste I will be checking out your other uploads =) love it

[phonicwheel]

Great song well sung TFP