Livin' on free food tickets
Water in the milk from the hole in the roof
Where the rain came through
But what can you do?
Ooh-ooh-ooh

Tears from your little sister
Cryin' 'cause she doesn't have a dress without a patch
For the party to go
Oh, but you know
She'll get by

Because she's livin' in the love of the common people
Smiles from the heart of the family man
Daddy's gonna buy her a dream to cling to
And Mama's gonna love her just as much as she can
She can

It's a good thing you don't have bus fare
It would fall through the hole in your pocket and you'd lose it
In the snow on the ground
You walk into town
Find a job

Tryin' to keep your hands warm
But the hole in your shoe lets the snow come through
And it chills you to the bone
Girl, you better go home
Where it's warm
Where you can live in the love of the common people
Smiles from the heart of the family man
Daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to
And Mama's gonna love you just as much as she can
And she can

Livin' on dreams ain't easy
But the closer the knit, the tighter the fit
And the chills stay away
You take 'em in stride
For family pride

You know that faith is your foundation
And with a whole lot of love and a warm conversation
And of course there's a prayer
Makin' you strong
Where you belong

Where you can live in the love of the common people
Smiles from the heart of the family man
Daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to
And Mama's gonna love you just as much as she can
And she can

Oh yes, you're livin' in the love of the common people
Smiles from the heart of the family man
Daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to