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