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Artist: Bon Jovi
Track: Livin' on a Prayer

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Once upon a time, not so long ago

Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been 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, mmm, for love

She says, "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
We'll give it a shot"

Whoa, we're half way there
Whoa oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Whoa oh, livin' on a prayer

Tommy's got his six string in hock, now he's holding in
When he used to make it talk so tough, ooh, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night, Tommy whispers
"Baby, it's okay, someday"

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
We'll give it a shot

Whoa, we're half way there
Whoa oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Whoa oh, livin' on a prayer
Livin' on a prayer

Oh, we've gotta hold on, ready or not
You live for the fight when that's all that you've got

Whoa, we're half way there
Whoa oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear
Whoa oh, livin' on a prayer

Whoa, we're half way there
Whoa oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear
Whoa oh, livin' on a prayer

Whoa, we're half way there
Whoa oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear
Whoa oh
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did Bon Jovi release “Livin' on a Prayer”?
Bon Jovi released “Livin' on a Prayer” on October 31, 1986.
Q:Who wrote “Livin' on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi?
“Livin' on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi was written by Desmond Child, Richie Sambora & Jon Bon Jovi.
Q:When did Bon Jovi release “Livin' on a Prayer - Demo”?
Bon Jovi released “Livin' on a Prayer - Demo” on November 16, 2004.
Q:Who wrote “Livin’ on a Prayer - Live Version” by Bon Jovi?
“Livin’ on a Prayer - Live Version” by Bon Jovi was written by Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora.
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Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi, pianist and keyboard player David Bryan