Story Behind The Song
The song idea came from just being ok with life as it is. Society convinces us that we need to have all of the latest and greatest things to make us happy. The song basically says, that's stuff isn't important as the relationships you have with other people and just being ok with where you are in life.
Song Description
A song for the Country Genre, featuring, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar and Drums, with Male vocals.
| Song Length |
2:46 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - Traditional |
| Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Welcoming, Content |
| Subject |
Life, Change |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Just The Way They Are
© 2011 Nick Berry
Drinkin' my morning coffee.
Talkin' with a friend.
He's goin' on 'bout wondering,
When his ship's gonna finally come in.
I act like I'm listening,
While I'm thinking' quietly.
Is that what really matters?
I thought the best things in life were free.
(Chorus):
'Cause I don't have a lot of money.
I don't drive no fancy car.
I don't spend my Friday nights,
Buyin' rounds down at the Bar.
It ain't what's in your wallet.
It's what you got in your heart.
Yeah, You can call me a simple Man,
'Cause I like things just the way they are.
I've got some good friends,
That like me for who I am.
And a Woman that believes in me,
Even when I don't have a plan.
I'll probably never be famous.
Or live in a house up on the hill.
I might never climb that corporate ladder,
But I can sure pay my bills.
(Chorus II):
I'll never have a lot of money.
I'll never own a fancy car.
You'll never see me on Friday nights,
Buyin' rounds down at the Bar.
It ain't what's in your wallet,
It's what you got in your heart.
Yeah, You can call me a simple Man,
'Cause I like things just the way they are. (rpt. last 2 lines at end).