[Verse 1: Jon Bon Jovi]

Tommy used to work on the docks

The union went on strike

He's down on his luck

It's tough

So tough

Gina works the diner all day

Working for her man

She brings home her pay for love

She brings home her pay for love

[Pre-Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi & Olivia D'Abo]

You know we've gotta hold on to what we've got

It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not

We've got each other, and that's a lot

For love, for love

[Chorus: Olivia D'Abo & Jon Bon Jovi]

Woah, we're halfway there

Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer

Won't you take my hand

And we'll make it, I swеar

Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer

[Verse 2: Jon Bon Jovi]

Tommy feels his six-string in heart

Now he's holdin' what hе used to make talk

So tough

Used to make it talk so tough

Gina dreams of running away

When she cries every night

Tommy whispers, "It's okay

It's okay, baby, it's okay"

[Pre-Chorus: Olivia D'Abo & Jon Bon Jovi]

Say, we've got to hold on to what we've got

It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not

We've got each other, and that's a lot for love

Let's give it a shot

[Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi & Olivia D'Abo]

Woah, we're halfway there

Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer

Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear

Woah, livin' on a prayer

Livin' on a prayer

[Instrumental Break]

[Bridge: Olivia D'Abo & Jon Bon Jovi]

We've got to hold on, ready or not

You live for the fight when it's all that you've got

[Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi, Olivia D'Abo, & Both]

Woah, we're halfway there

Livin' on a prayer

Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear

Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer

[Outro: Olivia D'Abo & Jon Bon Jovi]

Take my hand

We'll make it, I swear

Take my hand

I'll take your hand