Living 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 crying
Because she doesn't have a dress
without a patch
for the party to go
but you know she'll get by
Because she's living in the love
of the common people
Smiles from the heart
of the family man
Daddy's gonna buy her
a dream fo cling to
And mama's gonna love her
just as much as she can
and she can
It's a good thing
you don't have busfare
It would fall through the whole
in your pocket
And you'd lose it in the snow
on the ground
You gotta walk into town
to find a job
'Ikying to keep your hands warm
when the hole in your shoe
Let's the snow come through
and it chills you to the bone
So boy you better go home
where it's warm
Where you can live in the love
of the common people
Smiles from the heart
of the family man
Daddy's gonna buy you
a dream to cling to
And mama's gonna love you
just as much as she can
and she can
<Interlude>
Living on a dream ain't easy
but the closer the knit
the tighter the fit
And the chills stay away
you have to take 'em in stride
for family pride
You know that faith
is your foundation
And with a whole lot of love
and warm conversation
But don't forget to pray
it's making it strong
where you belong
And we're living on the love
of the common people
Smiles from the heart
of the family man
Daddy's gonna buy you
a dream to cling to
And mama's gonna love you
just as much as she can
and she can
And we're living on the love
of the common people
Smiles from the heart
of the family man
Daddy's gonna buy you
a dream to cling to
And mama's gonna love you
just as much as she can
And we're living on the love
of the common people
Smiles from the heart
of the family man
Daddy's gonna buy you
a dream to cling to
And mama's gonna love you
just as much as she can
And we're living on the love
of the common people
Smiles from the heart
of the family man
Daddy's gonna buy you
a dream to cling to
And mama's gonna love you
just as much as she can
and she can