[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 gotta hold on to what we've got
'Cause 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]
Oh, we're half way there
Oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear
Oh, livin' on a prayer

[Verse 2]
Tommy's got his six-string in hock
Now he's holding in what he used to make it talk
So tough, oh, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night, Tommy whispers
"Baby, it's okay, someday"
[Pre-Chorus]
She says we've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause 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]
Oh, we're half way there
Oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear
Oh, livin' on a prayer
Oh, we're half way there
Oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear
Oh, livin' on a prayer
Livin' on a prayer