Once upon a time not so long ago:
Tommy used to work on the docks
union’s been on strike
He’s down on his luck — It’s tough
so tough.
Gina works the diner all day
working for her man
She brings home her pay for love
for love.
She 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 prayer.
Tommy 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
someday.
We’ve got to hold on to what we’ve got
We’re half way there — Livin' on a prayer