"The Way It Is" (Bruce Hornsby) transcribed, arranged & performed by Uwe Karcher

Good news, transcription of this video available 😁 I would call this a great RockJazzPop tune - you can find so much in this song! The original piano solos played by Bruce himself are very cool Jazzrock pentatonic solos - you can hear them in this version. The extro (from 04:28 till the end) is my improvisation - it´s more a bluesy / funky style (hope you enjoy - play it loud! :-)
Please check out Bruce´ CD "Greatest Radio Hits" to listen to the original recording.

[@SeanSwann1]

3:53 that transition was amazing 👍

[@ukaykeys]

thanks, Sean :-)

[@danlutjemeier4183]

A timeless classic and one fundamental reason to learn piano.

[@antonoat]

Beautiful, a treat for my ears!

[@mosaicomusical]

Absolutely FANTASTIC!

[@DDuna-kj9bf]

Beautifully played...Thank you for sharing this piece.

[@shaungibson2033]

I’m caught in no-mans land, between being amazingly inspired and frightfully overwhelmed, and there’s bodies everywhere.

[@ukaykeys]

sounds mystical (and great) - who said (wrote) that?

[@shaungibson2033]

Um, Thankyou. Shannon Lyons said that. (Ha ha, Shaun Gibson is my pseudonym) I really like your interpretation on this. Although I don’t play piano, ( guitar is my thing) I’m inspired by this but in an ode to Spinal Tap “.....I mean, why bother”. Well done to you.

[@ukaykeys]

:-)))) cool, Shaun - ever thought about becoming a writer? I´ll be the first who buys a book...

[@shaungibson2033]

ukaykeys Thankyou for your kind words.

[@billybeau83]

I have heard many but this is the best cover of the song I ever heard. Its fluid and unpretentious. Thank you for the pleasure!

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks very much for your kind comment!

[@johnkil7178]

Well, I thought his music was super pretentious.

[@stevengower]

Had to look up unpretentious lol

[@walermacdonald8851]

It's a reflection of his humility and balance. It is brilliant!!!

[@lemarrthomas3314]

Great job. Beautiful song.

[@JohnScottmusic]

You are the man! Wow im blown away !

[@Mario-xr3jo]

I've listened to Bruce's music hundreds of times and for sure it's an excellent cover.

[@amaiagomez3155]

I Love it, the final is awesome!!!

[@waggytail289]

A wonderful cover of my favourite piano tune. Thanks. Joe. UK.

[@fabriziomolinari7953]

Fantastic Cover! Flawless and inspiring

[@piarno1]

Wonderfully arranged and played! Thank you!

[@framax67]

So great ! Love this song 🥰 👏 and can't stop listen to it 👍

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks a lot! 🙏🏻

[@saharajoe999]

Beyond lovely. Beyond beautiful. Brings back memories of my younger days.

[@lucaszhang1985]

I think I've listened to this ten times already. The Best. Excellent Work.

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks a lot, Lucas!

[@w2cop]

Bruce is coming to town this summer playing at a big winery here, I will be going. Just an fantastic band.

[@kennysutch]

Splendid !!!!

[@werquantum]

Beautiful.

[@lucianokn74]

mais uma vez uma grande execução ao piano. parabéns! agradeço pela disponibilização deste vídeo, com som de qualidade (portuguese language - from brazil)

[@wheeliewadethiesen2946]

Wow most butcher the good old oldies, but you bring them back to life fantastic 👍

[@onemoremisfit]

Beautiful... Left me speechless. Somebody gave a thumbs down?? For what? Jealousy?

[@ukaykeys]

:-) Thanks for your nice comment!

[@exotide]

onemoremisfit that's exactly why they would do this

[@VIDEOMAN12341000]

No because he is doing it at the wrong speed, it’s not the original way to preform it.

[@Nastard2]

Aaron Crawford Yes, and he states in the title that it's his own arrangement, so of course it's different. I rather like it.

[@shaungibson2033]

Perhaps they were expecting quality music like Tupac and were disappointed. (Sarcasm)

[@Dougclip]

I need to thank you for this version.
I realy enjoy to listen cover music and versions made from youtube members and this was the best version for this song.
Thanks!

[@ukaykeys]

Hey Douglas, thanks a lot for your comment - much appreciated :-)

[@m4x358]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you!

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

Brought me to tears - in the best possible way! Played from the soul my friend...thankyou

[@ukaykeys]

wow, Jessie, that's nice - thank you very much!

[@larcheranniella4170]

Simply underrated.. cool and relaxing ...
Really good keep it up

[@stvynix3687]

Perfect! Loved it! Thanks! ...beautiful, and what a great old song.

[@ukaykeys]

Yeah - the good old times... :-)

[@stvynix3687]

ukaykeys Agreed!! :-) ;-) lol

[@bherber]

Outstanding ending!

[@scottfrance3127]

This is beautiful! I just started taking lessons and often find myself overwhelmed, so I take a break from my practice and watch this and it motivates me to keep practicing! Thanks for extending the inspiration to learn. 👍

[@ukaykeys]

Welcome, Scott :-) Thanks a lot & keep on working - I wish you all success!

[@rpdunn8]

Fantastic!!

[@citrixman]

Love this ... especially the left hand bass after opening riff .. bravo

[@ukaykeys]

thanks, pal 😉👍🏻🎹

[@bleepbloop3230]

Bravo! So beautiful!

[@electricharmonyac7354]

If i could play this song id die happy. thankyou for playing, excellent job

[@ukaykeys]

very welcome, thank you!

[@DIVISIONINCISION]

Well done, Uwe. The best cover of this song I have ever heard. Great talent you have, there.You could floor an auditorium with this!

[@ukaykeys]

Too kind, man - thanks :-)

[@Brenocowie]

Awesome! Even did the bass line in the intro!!

[@menglongshao5941]

soooo smooth❤

[@andysimpson3142]

Fine job on it! Sounds very pretty Thanks!

[@Remmepark]

Beautifully arranged and performed Brava!

[@mario-michelklein-masur3425]

echt klasse das es solche Musik noch gibt

[@ukaykeys]

finde ich auch :-) - danke, Mario!

[@paulholt2317]

wonderful interpretation of a lovely piece of music

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you!

[@deeduncan4206]

Wow I'm left without words sir. Genuinely perfection

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, Bruce - much appreciated!

[@itkarolisg]

Amazing. ... the. Best !!!! ..... show. 😎😎😎😎😎

[@kennybanya4903]

Awesome!! Beautiful playing.

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, Kenny!

[@naturalbornkiller361]

I'm lost for words, man. This is amazing.

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, mate - and good to see you're still with us :-)

[@KyleLutzTV]

Fantastic job, props👏

[@barramundi4604]

Beautiful! 🎯

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, mate 😉

[@robertzeman3692]

Ausgezeichnet!

[@ukaykeys]

Vielen Dank, Robert!

[@klo420]

Good work smooth as butter 🧈 on transition. Sounds good

[@petersonday2738]

Great cover!

[@stvynix3687]

Wonderfully played!! I play too, but have'nt in 6 years. I love this song. Thank you.

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, pal!

[@stvynix3687]

ukaykeys Why, thank you!! :-) No... Thank you!!!

[@joelgagne1257]

wow i'm completely blown away! im 15 and have been playing for 11 years and aspire to have talent like yours!

[@ukaykeys]

Great to hear, Joel! Keep on working and I´m sure you´ll make it happen :-)

[@LordKegger76]

Excellent!!! Loved it

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, mate :-)

[@hidden71]

this is one of my big favorites!! :)

[@ukaykeys]

nice to hear, thank you!

[@giselemoreira2346]

WWWOOOOW!!! YOU ARE FANTASTIC! YOU ARE A BIG INSPIRATION FOR US. COMPLETELY! WONDERFULLY! YOUR TALENT IS A GIFT. THANK YOU. THIS IS THE BEST COVER EVER.

[@ukaykeys]

thanks a lot, Gisele - much appreciated!

[@leeanaly]

one word!! brill,,,,

[@ukaykeys]

than,, :-)

[@raulalcala5440]

simply the best!

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you very much, Raul :-)

[@charlieminaj2]

This was my granddads favourite song apparently, he died when I was 2, I only found this out recently and I’m 23 now, I literally have Bruce Hornsby on repeat😩🙌🏻
Thanks for this cover too🙂👍🏻🎉

[@ukaykeys]

welcome, Charlie - and all the best! Uwe

[@alejandrosantana2943]

This is the best performance I had seen. Congrats!

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you very much, Alejandro!

[@FoTwenny]

Beautiful song, beautiful playing, beautiful paino, cool looking house.

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks a lot, you made my day :-)

[@v.dargain1678]

uh-huh . A special room reserved for thinking and practicing .
His piano teacher must be proud : )

[@davisjackson2522]

Incredible

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, mate!

[@jgpix1]

Wow very wonderful, man. Good job,....you are very talented.

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, John - much appreciated!

[@Milano357]

Blessings and greetings from Sri Lanka.

[@cel6247]

This is inspiring me to play piano more! If I could at least do half these notes... great job! 👍👏

[@ukaykeys]

thanks a lot - and keep on playing 😉

[@DW-fn6vu]

nice and clean. well played! the second solo is why i love this track

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks a lot :-)

[@johnbenwell837]

Fantastic

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, Johno!

[@GDW-youtube]

Beautiful

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you!

[@eduardleon9636]

You Made it bro. Great !!!!

[@framax67]

Nice song, amazing cover, thanks ;-)

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you :-)

[@patigoe9040]

what a beautiful performance you have a hidden talent

[@ukaykeys]

thank you, Pat - much appreciated!

[@shounaolson4382]

great performance!! I enjoyed it!

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you, Shouna - much appreciated!

[@eparkerv3]

Love your rhythm, timing, spreads...the notes you leave in and the ones you leave out! I too compare covers of this tune. I like yours the best.

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks for your kind comment - really very much appreciated!

[@ClassicalJams]

Uwe, I am a huge Bruce Hornsby fan and have attended several of his concerts over the years....always fabulous!! Your rendition of this great song is magnificent! You have managed to capture all the complex and beautiful harmonies within and breathed new life into it with your own style. I love the improvised section also! You know, Bruce is a master of the improv and such a joy to watch.....and so are you :-))) Bravo! ~Jackie

[@ukaykeys]

Wow, this is a nice comment - thank you, Jackie!

[@ClassicalJams]

ukaykeys You're welcome! You are such a great arranger and pianist! Take good care and see you soon, ~Jackie

[@thebiglegowski7908]

Fantastic! 🤘

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks! Nice nickname, btw 😁

[@christianoleary1452]

This is the year I'm going to stop procrastinating and I'm going to start learning piano. If ever I get to the point of even playing a ham-fisted, clunky version of this great piano track I'll have achieved my gold medal. I'm blown away by how awesome this video and you're playing is.

[@yourname1869]

Did you learn this?

[@jdubya7]

...still procrastinating orrr..?

[@smokeypotter5876]

So how's going on the piano? 4 yrs now,you should be pretty good,or was it harder then ya thought and you stayed with your skin flute? ,😁

[@sprig6043]

How did you get on I have a full key keyboard in a box I brought with the intention to learn fir two years. Procrastination is my worse enemy

[@stevengower]

Still alive? Learned to play piano yet?

[@CiaoGibson]

wonderful++++

[@jabba3163]

Amazing!! 7 ppl who don't like this? this is he best piano solo ive found of this song.

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, man - much appreciated ;-)

[@vendettabr2022]

Truly, you are the best dude

[@ukaykeys]

that's nice, thanks a lot :-)

[@cosmo7816]

This is one of the few songs I'm learning piano for to play and you do effortlessly. Great work!👍👍 Screw the haters

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you, Tony - and good success with the tune!

[@marciovilar3488]

Thank You.

[@johnwhittaker346]

Uwe thank you so much. There are a lot of "The Way It Is" covers on CZcams. I enjoy your version the best. I wish your camera had been overhead so I could see your hands/chords. Again, thank you for your contribution and sharing your gift with me. - John

[@ukaykeys]

Dear John, thanks for your kind words - much appreciated!

[@dianaolvera8183]

Loved

[@raffyvirata8317]

This is so far the best interpretation of the song. Keep it up Sir. :)

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, pal - I´ll try :-)

[@solangeandradedefarias5465]

Bravo!!! Bravo!!!👏👏👏 One of my dreams was to be able to play that song on the piano...

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you very much, Solange - maybe your dream will come true one day :-)

[@solangeandradedefarias5465]

Yeah, can't die without learning to play the piano, specially that song! You're lucky...

[@joserafael3226]

Very good!

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, José!

[@esccccco1]

Superb

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, pal!

[@darrenoreilly8780]

Brilliant

[@ukaykeys]

thanks, Darren!

[@zzzorfevre]

🎉wow love your solo part, and what a nice piano, sounds expensive already hhh

[@TheNEXXFAZE]

Awesome

[@ukaykeys]

thanks, Dave 😉

[@Lynkevmusic]

enjoyed. thank you!

[@ukaykeys]

very welcome :-)

[@swashington2825]

Wow, completely beautiful. You improvisation was pretty sweet.

[@ukaykeys]

Thanks, pal :-)

[@sheldonbenjamin1887]

fantastique!

[@ukaykeys]

thank you, Sheldon!

[@justinbentley934]

Beautifully played, very talented man 🎹😁👍

[@ukaykeys]

thank you, Justin!

[@Nastard2]

So nice what you've done with this song. Your arrangement better mimics the cadence of the lyrics than any other instrumental take on it I've heard. After about 4:35 you really took some liberties, but I'd say you earned it ;)

[@danyelribb]

awesome!!!

[@ukaykeys]

thanks, Danyel!

[@SkyShazad]

Beautifull sir

[@ukaykeys]

Thank you very much!

[@smakenbreak6591]

You have the hand's of a god. good work my friend.

[@ukaykeys]

Too kind, man - thanks a lot!

[@davidmcgilligan1176]

awesome man

[@ukaykeys]

David McGilligan Thanks, Dave!

[@tazzyslady]

You just inspired my creativity! Beautiful and thank you.

[@ukaykeys]

You are very welcome, Jeannie - thank you :-)

[@tazzyslady]

ukaykeys I went to your websites. I don't speak German and the English version gives me an error message. Can you help?

[@ukaykeys]

Jeannie Kline I´m afraid that there is no english version of my site. Please feel free to contact me under [e-mail] for any information...

[@tazzyslady]

Thank you very much!