Tommy used to work on the docksUnion’s been on strikeHe’s down on his luck…it’s tough, so toughGina works the diner all dayWorking for her man, she brings home her payFor love – for loveShe says we’ve got to hold on to what we’ve got’Cause it doesn’t make a differenceIf we make it or notWe’ve got each other and that’s a lotFor love – we’ll give it a shotWhooah, we’re half way thereWhooah, Livin’ on a prayerTake my hand and we’ll make it I swearWhooah, Livin’ on a prayerTommy’s got his six string in hockNow he’s holding in what he usedTo make it talk – so tough, it’s toughGina dreams of running awayWhen she cries in the nightTommy whispers baby it’s okay, somedayShe says we’ve got to hold on to what we’ve got’Cause it doesn’t make a differenceIf we make it or notWe’ve got each other and that’s a lotFor love – we’ll give it a shotWhooah, we’re half way thereWhooah, Livin’ on a prayerTake my hand and we’ll make it I swearWhooah, Livin’ on a prayerWhooah, we’re half way thereWhooah, Livin’ on a prayerTake my hand and we’ll make it I swearWhooah, Livin’ on a prayerLivin’ on a prayer