The Love of the Common People

Living on free food tickets

Watering the milk from the hole in the roof

Where the rain came through

What can we do? Mmm

Tears from your baby 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

Because she's living 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

Mommy's gonna love you just as much as she can, and she can

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

Walking to the town to find a job

Trying to keep your hands warm

But the hole in your shoe lets the snow come through

And it chills to the bone

Boy you better go home where it's warm

And 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

Mommy's gonna love you just as much as she can, and she can

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

You know, faith is your foundation

With a whole lot of love

And a warm conversation and many a prayer

Making you strong where you belong

Living 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

Mommy's gonna love you just as much as she can

Living 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

Mommy's gonna love you just as much as she can, and she can.