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