[Verse 1]
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

[Pre-Chorus]
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"

[Chorus]
Ohh, we're half way there
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer

[Verse 2]
Tommy's got his six string in hock
Now he's holding in, when he used to make it talk
So tough, hmm, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night, Tommy whispers:
"Baby, it's okay," "Someday..."
[Pre-Chorus]
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

[Chorus]
Ohh, we're half way there
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
Livin' on a prayer

[Bridge]
Ooh, we've got to hold on, ready or not
You live for the fight when that's all that you've got

[Chorus]
Ohh, we're half way there
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
Ohh, we're half way there
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
Livin' on a prayer, yeah...