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