Steve married Judy
And then they had two kids
The girl looked like her momma
And the boy looked just like him

The bills and the time and the daily grind seemed to chip away the bond
Steve felt he was missing out and got tired of hanging on
He came home late from work and just stood by the bed
Judy asked him why, he just paused and said

The way it is ain't always easy, the way it ain't always fair
Now just because the way things are don't mean that I don't care
Now I've found someone who loves me
You know the feelings that I miss
No, it's not the way I planned it
That's just the way it is

Steve picks up the children, every other Saturday
Tries to play the part time dad and make it all okay
The seesaws and the hotdogs and the dripping icecream cones
Sunday comes before they know, it's time to take them home
He doesn't have the answers lookin' in their teary eyes
He just tries to be strong and in his own way apologize

The way it is ain't always easy, the way it is ain't always fair
Now just because the way things are don't mean that I don't care
Know I'll always love you, and I promise you'll be missed
No, it's not the way I planned it
That's just the way it is
Steve's steamy romance steamed right into the rocks
He swallowed up all his pride and gave Judy's door a knock
Said I caused you pain with my selfish games
And a chance is all I want
Judy just shook her head and said I'm tired of hanging on
I cried for you, I cried for us, and now I'm thinking about me
I don't quite know how to tell you Steve

The way it is ain't always easy, the way it is ain't always fair
Now just because the way things are don't mean that I don't care
Well, I've found someone who loves me and is wonderful with kids
Oh, it's not the way I planned it
Steve I hope you understand it
That's just the way it is