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Type: Chords & Lyrics, etc.
Version: 1
Created by: Bagus
Created: 5/19/2026
Updated: 5/19/2026
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Livin' On A Prayer
Chords & Lyrics, etc. · v1
Intro: Em C D Em
Em C D Em
(Once upon a time, not so long ago ...)
Em
Tommy used to work on the docks, Union's been on strike. He's down on his luck
C D Em
It's tough, so tough.
Gina works the diner all day, working for her man. She brings home her pay
For love, mmmm for love.
C D Em
She says we've got to hold on to what we've got.
C D Em
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not.
C D Em Em
We've got each other and that's a lot, for
C D
love. We'll give it a shot.
Em C D G C D7sus4
Woo - oo, we're halfway there, wo - oo, livin' on a prayer.
Em C D G C D7sus4
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear Wo - oo, livin' on a prayer
Em
Tommy's got his six-string in hock, now he's holding in, what he used to make it talk
So tough, mmm it's tough
Gina dreams of running away, when she cries in the night, Tommy whispers:
Baby, it's o-kay, some day.
Refrain
Chorus
Em
Living on a prayer
Solo:
| Em C | D | G C | D |
| Em C | D | G C | Em |
Em C D Em D
Oooooooooh, we gotta hold on, ready or not
C D
You live for the fight when that's all that you've got.
(Key change)
Bb Eb Fsus4 F Bb Eb F7sus4
Woo - oooo, we're half - way there Woo - oooo, livin' on a prayer
Gm Eb F Bb Eb F7sus4
Take my hand and we'll make it I swear Woo - oo, living on a prayer
Bb Eb Fsus4 F Bb Eb F7sus4
Woo - oooo, we're half - way there Woo - oooo, livin' on a prayer
Gm Eb F Bb Eb F7sus4
Take my hand and we'll make it I swear Woo - oo, living on a prayer