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 'cause she doesn't have a dress without a patch
For the party to go
Oh but she knows she'll get by


'Cause 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,
Mama's gonna love you just as much as she can


It's a good thing you don't have a busfare,
It would fall thru' the hole in your pocket
And you'd lose it in the snow on the ground.

You got to walk into town to find a job.

Tryin' to keep your hands warm

When the hole in your shoe lets the snow come thru'
And chills you to the bone.
you'd better go home where it's warm,


Where you can live in a love of the common people,
Smiles from the heart of a family man.

Daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to,
Mama's gonna love you just as much as she can


Living on a dreams ain't easy
But the closer the knit the tighter the fit
And the chills stay away.

You keep 'em in stride for family pride.

You know that faith is in the foundation

And with a whole lot of love and a warm conversation
And of couse say a prayer.
Making it strong were you belong


Where 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,
Mama's gonna love you just as much as she can


Yes, we're living in the love of the common people,
Smile's from the heart of a family man.
Daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to,

Mama's gonna love you just as much as she can.