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