[Verse 1: Jon Bon Jovi]
Tommy used to work on the docks
The union went 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
She brings home her pay for love

[Pre-Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi & Olivia D'Abo]
You know 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, and that's a lot
For love, for love

[Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi & Olivia D'Abo]
Whoa, we're halfway there
Whoa-oh, livin' on a prayer
Won't you take my hand
And we'll make it, I swеar
Whoa-oh, livin' on a prayer

[Verse 2: Jon Bon Jovi]
Tommy feels his six-string in heart
Now he's holdin' what hе used to make talk
So tough
Used to make it talk so tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries every night
Tommy whispers, "It's okay
It's okay, baby, it's okay"

[Pre-Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi & Olivia D'Abo]
Say, 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
Let's give it a shot

[Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi & Olivia D'Abo]
Whoa, we're halfway there
Whoa-oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Whoa, livin' on a prayer
Livin' on a prayer

[Instrumental Break]

[Bridge: Jon Bon Jovi & Olivia D'Abo]
We've got to hold on, ready or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got

[Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi, Olivia D'Abo, & Both]
Whoa, we're halfway there
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear
Whoa-oh, livin' on a prayer
[Outro: Jon Bon Jovi & Olivia D'Abo]
Take my hand
We'll make it, I swear
Take my hand
I'll take your hand