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