Phil Vassar

Prayer Of A Common Man

Phil Vassar


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. 
Oh Lord hear the prayer of a Common Man. 
Lord hear the prayer of this Common Man.