Verse
D#m
When that whistle blows, sweet relief to my ear
B F#
I drive back home to you
A# D#m
And I pray "Lord, send me a sign."
G# A#
"That you're coming soon, to ease my worried mind."
D#m
When my car door slams, you greet me on the porch
B F#
And bring me some soup from a can
A# G#
Oh, I need my strength cause I'm going out again
D#m B G# A# D#m
It's hard out there for the hard-working man
[verse 2]
D#m
The grind is hard, son, and I won't let you loose
B F#
Have to sacrifice time like me
A# D#m
But I'm working my hardest for you
G# A#
Want you to stay in school and make your family proud
D#m
I will try, I will try, son, to make up for lost time
B F#
But bills must always be paid
A# G#
But don't you worry none about lending a hand
D#m B G# A# D#m
Cause it's hard out there for the hard-working man
[guitar solo]
[verse 3]
D#m
I'm a sinner, Lord, beyond repair
B F#
And these hands are replacements for you
A# D#m
So I'm praying, "Forgive me these crimes."
G# A#
Cause you say that you'll provide and that vengeance is mine
D#m
But times are tough, the pay is not enough
B F#
And I'm walking that line of doubt
A# G#
So it's time to draw that line deep in the sand
D#m B G# A# D#m
Cause it's hard out there for the hard-working man