Lyrics: Jon Bon Jovi/Desmond Child/Richie Sambora Music: Jon Bon Jovi/Desmond Child/Richie Sambora 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 Mmm for love She says We've gotta hold on to what we've got It doesn't make a difference If we make it or not We got each other And that's a lot for love We'll give it a shot Whoa we're half way there Oh oh livin' on a prayer Take my hand we'll make it I swear Oh oh livin' on a prayer Oh we're half way there Oh oh livin' on a prayer Take a risk We're livin' on a prayer Oh oh livin' on a prayer Oh we're half way there Oh oh livin' on a prayer Take a risk We're livin' on a prayer Oh oh livin' on a prayer Oh we're half way there Oh oh livin' on a prayer Take a risk We're livin' on a prayer Oh oh livin' on a prayer Oh we're half way there Livin' on a prayer Oh we're half way there Livin' on a prayer Livin' on a prayer Oh we're half way there Oh oh livin' on a prayer Take a risk We're livin' on a prayer Oh oh livin' on a prayer