B.J. Thomas

Love of the Common People
Living on free food ticketsWater in the milk from the hole in the roofWhere the rain came throughWhat can you do? hm hmTears from little sisterCrying 'cause she doesn't have a dressWithout a patch for the party to goOh but you know,she'll get byShe is living in the love of the common peopleSmiles from the heart of a family manDaddy's gonna buy her a dream to cling toMamma's gonna love her just as much as she can,as she canIt's a good thing you don't have bus fareIt would fall through the hole in your pocketAnd you'd lose it in the snow on the groundA walkin' to town to find a jobTrying to keep your hands warmBut the hole in your shoe let the snow come throughAnd the chills to the boneOh,you better go home where it's warmWhere you can live in the love of the common peopleSongtexteSmiles from the heart of a family manDaddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling toMamma's gonna love her just as much as she can,as she canLiving on dreams ain't easyBut the closer the knit,the tighter the fitAnd the chills stay awayYou take them in stride,family prideYou know that faith is your foundationAnd with whole lotta love and a warm conversationAnd plenty of prayerMaking you strong,where you belongWhere you can live in the love of the common peopleBe the pride in the heart of a family manDaddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling toMamma's gonna love her just as much as she can,as she can Aus Songtexte Mania