Tracklist
| A | It Doesn't Have To Be That Way | 2:31 |
| B | It Doesn't Have To Be That Way | 2:31 |
Credits
- Producer – Terry Cashman, Tommy West
- Written-By – J. Croce*
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC-11413 | Jim Croce | It Doesn't Have To Be That Way / Roller Derby Queen (7") | ABC Records | ABC-11413 | US | 1973 |
| LS-45018 | Jim Croce | It Doesn't Have To Be That Way (7", Single, Promo) | Lifesong | LS-45018 | US | 1976 |
| ABC-11413 | Jim Croce | It Doesn't Have To Be That Way / Roller Derby Queen (7", Single) | ABC Records | ABC-11413 | US | 1973 |
| ABC-11413 | Jim Croce | It Doesn't Have To Be That Way / Roller Derby Queen (7") | ABC Records | ABC-11413 | US | 1973 |
| ABC-11413 | Jim Croce | It Doesn't Have To Be That Way / Roller Derby Queen (7", Single) | ABC Records | ABC-11413 | US | 1973 |

