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
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  Whooah, we're half way there
  Livin' on a prayer
  Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
  Livin' on a prayer
    Tommy's 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
  '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
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    We've got to hold on ready or not
  You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
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