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