Phil Vassar Lyrics
Prayer Of A Common Man
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 doin 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 pick-up 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 doin 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 thats 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 Im doing the best I can
Oh, Lord, hear the prayer of a common man
Lord, hear the prayer of this common man