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