Love of the Common People

Livin' on free food tickets

Water in the milk from a hole in the roof

Where the rain came through

What can you do?

Tears from your little sister

Cryin' 'cause she doesn't have a dress without a patch

For the party to go

Oh, but you know she'll get by

Because she's livin' in the love of the common people

Smiles from the heart of a family man

Daddy's gonna buy her a dream to cling to

Mama's gonna love her just as much as she can

And she can

It's a good thing you don't have bus fare

It did fall through the hole in your pocket and you'd lose it

In the snow on the ground

Walk into town, find a job

Tryin' to keep your hands warm

But the hole in your shoe lets the snow come through

And it chills you to the bone

Boy, you'd better go home where it's warm

Where you can live in the love of the common people

Smiles from the heart of a family man

Daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to

And your mama's gonna love you just as much as she can

And she can

Livin' on a dream's ain't easy

But the closer the knit, the tighter the fit

And the chills stay away

You take 'em in stride for family pride

You know that faith is your foundation

With a whole lotta love and a warm conversation

And a force, it's prayer

Makin' you strong where you belong

Where you can live in the love of the common people

See the pride in the heart of a family man

Daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to

And your mama's gonna love you just as much as she can

And she can