Tekst piosenki
Once upon a time, not so long ago Tommy used to work on the docks The union went on strike He's down on his luck... it's tough (it's tough) so tough Gina works the diner all day (yes, she does) Working for her man She brings home her pay for love (for his love) for love She says: We've got to hold on to what we've got 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 Oh, we're half way there (Oh oh, Livin' on a prayer) Take my hand, we'll make it - I swear (Woh, Livin' on a prayer) Tommy through his six string in hock Now he's holding in what he used to make talk - so tough, so tough Now Gina dreams, they're running away (yes, she does) But she cries every night Tommy whispers: Baby it's okay (it's okay) someday We've got to hold on to what we've got 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 Oh, we're half way there (Oh oh, Livin' on a prayer) Take my hand, we'll make it - I swear (Oh, Livin' on a prayer, yeah) We're livin' on a prayer Guitar solo (ooh) We've gotta hold on, ready or not You live for the fight but that's all that you've got, woh And I say, woh, we're half way there (Oh oh, Livin' on a prayer) Take my hand, we'll make it - I swear (Oh, Livin' on a prayer, yeah) And oh, we're half way there (Oh oh, Livin' on a prayer) Take my hand, we'll make it - I swear (Oh, Livin' on a prayer) Ooh yeah, ooh yeah (Woh, Livin' on a prayer) ooh yeah Ooh yeah yeah (woh, Livin' on a prayer, yeah) Tommy used to work on the docks The union went on strike He's down on his luck... it's tough Hey Tommy, it's tough
