Daddy put in his 40 years
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Got his gold watch and then they sent him home
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I never knew what his struggle was like
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'Til I cried tears on his stone
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He was just a cog in their wheel
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Lived and died on the layaway plan
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But Lord, hear the prayer of a common man
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Chorus:
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Hallelujah, is anybody up there
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Hallelujah, does anybody care
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Life takes it's toll on the heart and soul
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But I'm doing the best I can
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But, Lord, hear the prayer of a common man
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My little girl needs braces, man
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And it costs a couple thousand bucks
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She's got a beautiful smile but it'll be a while
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On my new, used pick-up truck
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This house of cards I built is mortgaged to the hilt
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And it's sinking in the sand
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Now Lord, hear the prayer of a common man
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Chorus:
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Hallelujah, is anybody up there
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Hallelujah, does anybody care
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Life takes it's toll on the heart and soul
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But I'm doing the best I can
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But, Lord, hear the prayer of a common man
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I'm not looking for charity
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I just need some clarity
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I've got people counting on me
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And I'm tired, that's all
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And I'm up against the wall
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Lord, hear me when I call
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Hallelujah, I know you're up there
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Hallelujah, I know you care
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Life taked it's toll on the heart and soul
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But I'm doing the best that I can
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Oh Lord, hear the prayer of a common man
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Lord, hear the prayer of this common man
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Prayer Of A Common Man
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| Phil Vassar |
