Lyrics

[Intro: Jon Bon Jovi] Once upon a time Not so long ago [Verse 1: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora] 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) Workin' for her man She brings home her pay for love (For his love) For love [Pre-Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi, Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora] She says, "We've gotta hold on to what we've got It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not We've got each other, that's a lot for love We'll give it a shot" [Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora] Woah, we're halfway there Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer [Verse 2: Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora] Tommy's threw his six-string in hock Now he's holdin' in what he used to make talk so tough So tough Gina dreams of runnin' away (Yes, she does) When she cries every night, Tommy whispers "Baby, it's okay" ("It's okay") "Someday" [Pre-Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi, Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora] We've gotta hold on to what we've got It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not We've got each other, that's a lot for love We'll give it a shot [Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora] Woah, we're halfway there Oh-oh, livin' on a prayer Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear Oh, livin' on a prayer We're livin' on a prayer [Guitar Solo] [Bridge:Jon Bon Jovi, Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora] We've gotta hold on, ready or not You live for the fight when it's all that you've got, woah-woah [Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora] And I sing, woah, we're halfway there Oh-oh, livin' on a prayer Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear Oh, livin' on a prayer And oh, we're livin' on a prayer Oh-oh, livin' on a prayer Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear Oh, livin' on a prayer, yeah [Outro: Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora] Ooh, yeah Ooh, yeah yeah (Oh, livin' on a prayer, yeah) Ooh, yeah Ooh, yeah yeah yeah (Woah, 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 though Hey, Tommy, it's tough