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The Way That It Has to Be Lyrics by Helen J Shen

Maybe Happy Ending (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

2025

[CLAIRE]
It's the way that it always was
You should know by now
You should know by now
The body does what it always does
Things'll break somehow
You should know by now
You know you only last so long
You know you're only made so well
And you'll be gone eventually-
'Cause that's the way that it has to be
Time goes by like it has to go
[CLAIRE & RETIRED HELPERBOTS]
Flying by like light
Flying by like light
[CLAIRE]
Summer rain must turn into snow
[CLAIRE & RETIRED HELPERBOTS]
Every day, each night
Flying by like light
[CLAIRE]
But who says endings must be sad?
Who says goodbyes aren't just routine?
Seems like a normal thing to me
[CLAIRE & RETIRED HELPERBOTS]
Cause that's the way that it has to be
[CLAIRE]
When that final moment comes
I'll say "Hi" and shake its hand
Be polite and let it in
But if I'm still hеre for now
I know how to live
Don't resist thе way things are
Don't forget how good it's been
It's the way that it always was
[CLAIRE & RETIRED HELPERBOTS]
It'll be okay
It'll be okay
[CLAIRE]
A robot does what she always does
[CLAIRE & RETIRED HELPERBOTS]
It's the only way
It'll be okay
[CLAIRE]
You know you're stronger than you think
You know you're made to take a lot
And if it doesn't come for free
Well, that's the way that it has to be
[CLAIRE & RETIRED HELPERBOTS]
It's the way that it always was
It's the way that it always was
It's the way that it always was
Credits
Helen J Shen

Helen J Shen

About “The Way That It Has to Be” by Helen J Shen

Read the complete lyrics to "The Way That It Has to Be" by Helen J Shen from the album "Maybe Happy Ending (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 2025. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"The Way That It Has to Be" is credited to Helen J Shen. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Way That It Has to Be" appears on "Maybe Happy Ending (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 2025.

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