Lyrics:

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
Mmm, for love

She says: "We 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 and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot"

Oh, we're half way there
Oho, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Oho, 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
Mmm, it's tough

Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night, Tommy whispers:
"Baby, it's okay
Someday"

We 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 and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot

Oh, we're half way there
Oho, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Oho, livin' on a prayer

Livin' on a prayer!

We've got to hold on, ready or not
You live for the fight when that's all that you've got

Oh, we're half way there
Oho, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Oho, livin' on a prayer

Oh, we're half way there
Oho, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear
Oho, livin' on a prayer

Oh, we're half way there
Oho, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Oho, livin' on a prayer