Learn to play "Livin' On A Prayer" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
Em Tommy used to work on the docks Unions been on strike C D Em He's down on his luck it's tough, so tough Em Gina works the diner all day Working for her man, she brings home her pay C D Em For love - for love C D Em She says we've got to hold on to what we've got C D Cause it doesn't make a difference Em If we make it or not C D Em We've got each other and that's a lot C D For love - well give it a shot Chorus: Em C D Whooah, we're half way there G C D Whooah, livin on a prayer Em C D Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear G C D Whooah, livin on a prayer Tommy's got his six-string in hock, Now he's holding in What he used to make it talk so tough, ooh, it's tough Gina dreams of running away when she cries in the night Tommy whispers, "Baby, it's okay, someday" "We've got to hold on to what we've got It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not We've got each other and that's a lot for love We'll give it a shot" Chorus We've got to hold on ready or not You live for the fight when it's all that you've got Chorus | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC D Em G Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
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