| Daddy put in his 40 years |
| Got his gold watch then they sent him home |
| I never knew what his struggle was like |
| 'Til I cried tears on his stone |
| He was just a cog in their wheel |
| Live and died on the layaway plan |
| But Lord, hear the prayer of a common man |
| Hallelujah, is anybody up there |
| Hallelujah, does anybody care |
| Life takes its toll on the heart and soul |
| But I’m doing the best I can |
| But Lord, hear the prayer of a common man |
| My little girl needed braces, man |
| And it costs a couple thousand bucks |
| She’s got a beautiful smile |
| But it’ll be a while |
| On my new, used pick-up truck |
| This house of cards I built is mortgaged to the hilt |
| And it’s sinking in the sand |
| Now Lord, hear the prayer of a common man |
| Hallelujah, is anybody up there |
| Hallelujah, does anybody care |
| Life takes its toll on the heart and soul |
| But I’m doing the best I can |
| But 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 |
| And I’m up against the wall |
| Lord, hear me when I call |
| Hallelujah, I know you’re up there |
| Hallelujah, 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 a common man |