Once upon a time not so long ago
Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strikeHe's down on his luck
It's tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day
Working for her manShe brings home her pay for love
For loveShe says: We've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love -
We'll give it a shot
We're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it
I swear, livin' on a prayerTommy got his six string in hock
Now he's holding in what he used to make it talk
So tough, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night
Tommy whispers: Baby
It's okay, somedayWe've got to hold on to what we've got
We're half way there
Livin' on a prayerWe've got to hold on ready or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
We're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
We're half way there
Livin' on a prayerWe're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
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