Daddy put in his forty years
Got his gold watch and then they sent him home
I never knew what a struggle was like
Until I cried tears on his stone
He was just a kinder-will lived
And died on the layaway plan
But Lord hear the prayer of a Common Man
Alleluia Is anybody out there
Alleluia Does anybody care
Life takes its toll on the heart and soul
But I'm doing the best I can
Lord hear the prayer of a Common Man
A little girl needed braces
But it cost a couple thousand bucks
She has a beautiful smile
But it'll be awhile on my new/used pickup truck
This house of cards I built is mortgaged to the hills
And its sinking in the sand
Lord hear the prayer of a Common Man
Alleluia Is anybody out there
Alleluia Does anybody care
Life takes its toll on the heart and soul
But I'm doing the best I can
Lord hear the prayer of a Common Man
I'm not looking for charity
I just need some clarity
I've got people counting on me
And I'm tired that's all
I'm up against the wall
Lord hear me when I call
Alleluia I know your up there
Alleluia I know you care
Life takes its toll on the heart and soul
But I'm doing the best I can
Lord hear the prayer of a Common Man
Lord hear the prayer of this Common Man