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