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