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