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 
for love. 
 
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. 
 
We're half way there - Livin' on a prayer 
 
Take my hand and we'll make it 
I swear - 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 
it's tough. 
Gina dreams of running away 
when she cries in the night 
Tommy whispers: Baby 
it's okay 
someday. 
 
We've got to hold on to what we've got . . . 
We're half way there - Livin' on a prayer 
. . . 
 
We've got to hold on ready or not 
 
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got. 
 
We're half way there - Livin' on a prayer 
. . . 
We're half way there - Livin' on a prayer 
. . . 
We're half way there - Livin' on a prayer 
. . .