once upon a time
not so long ago
tommy used to work on the docks
unions been on strike
hes down on his luck its tough so tough

gina works the diner all day
working for her man she brings home her pay
for love for love

she says weve got to hold on to what weve got
cause it doesnt make a difference
if we make it or not
weve got each other and thats a lot
for love well give it a shot

were half way there
livin on a prayer
take my hand and well make it i swear
livin on a prayer

tommy got his six string in hock
now hes holding in what he used
to make it talk so tough its tough

gina dreams of running away
when she cries in the night
tommy whispers baby its okay someday
weve got to hold on to what weve got
cause it doesnt make a difference
if we make it or not
weve got each other and thats a lot
for love well give it a shot

were half way there
livin on a prayer
take my hand and well make it i swear
livin on a prayer
weve got to hold on ready or not
you live for the fight when its all that youve got
were half way there
livin on a prayer
take my hand and well make it i swear
livin on a prayer