That's the Way It Is

The many miles we walk

The many things we learn

The building of a shrine

Only just to burn

May the wind be at your back

Good fortune touch your hand

May the cards lay out a straight

All from your command

That's the way it is

That's the way it is

That's the way it is

That's the way it is

Blue heron leaves the northern sky

Trust the journey to new highs

What's the meaning of this scar

If we don't learn how to heal?

Should we ever be apart

Then how does it feel?

That's the way it is

That's the way it is

That's the way it is

That's the way it is

Shine light into darkness

Shine light into darkness

That's the way it is

That's the way it is

(So many miles to walk)

That's the way it is

(So many things we've got to learn)

That's the way it is

(Oh-oh-oh-oh, that's the way it is)

That's the way it is

(Oh)

That's the way it is