Standard (EADGBE)

Verse 1

  Living on free food tickets

Water in the milk from the hole in the roof

  Where the rain came through

  What can you do? hmm hmm

Verse 2

  Tears from little sister

Crying 'cause she doesn't have a dress

  Without a patch for the party to go

  Oh but you know,she'll get by

Chorus

  She is living 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

  Mamma's gonna love her just as much as she can,as she can

Verse 3

(a tone higher)

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

It would fall through the hole in your pocket

  And you'd lose it in the snow on the ground

  A walkin' to town to find a job

Verse 4

  Trying to keep your hands warm

But the hole in your shoe let the snow come through

  And the chills to the bone

  Oh,you better go home where it's warm

Chorus bis

  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

  Mamma's gonna love her just as much as she can,as she can

Verse 5

(a tone higher)

  Living on dreams ain't easy

But the closer the knit,the tighter the fit

  And the chills stay away

  You take them in stride,family pride

Verse 6

  You know that faith is your foundation

And with whole lotta love and a warm conversation

  And plenty of prayer

  Making you strong,where you belong

Chorus ter

  Where you can live in the love of the common people

  Be the pride in the heart of a family man

  Daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to

  Mamma's gonna love her just as much as she can,as she can