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

Lord hear the prayer of a Common Man

Lord hear the prayer of this Common Man