Living on free food tickets 
Water in the milk from the hole in the roof 
Where the rain came through 
What can we do 
 
Tears from your little sister 
Crying 'cause she doesn't have a dress without a patch for the party to go 
Oh but you know she'll get by 
 
'Cause 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 to cling to 
Momma's gonna love her just as much as she can 
And she can 
 
It's a good thing you don't have bus fare 
It would fall through the hole in your pocket 
And you'll lose it in the snow on the ground 
Out walking your dog to find a job 
 
Trying to keep your hands warm 
But the hole in your shoe lets the snow come through 
And it chills you to the bone 
You better go home where it's warm 
 
You can live in the love of the common people 
Smiles from the heart of the family man 
Daddy's gonna buy her a dream to cling to 
Momma's gonna love her just as much as she can 
And she can 
 
Living on dreams ain't easy 
But the closer the knit the tighter the fit 
And the chills stay away 
You can take them in stride, for family pride 
 
You know that faith in your foundation 
And with a whole lot of love and a warm conversation 
And a __ prayer making you strong 
Where you belong 
 
Where you can live in the love of the common people 
Smiles from the heart of the family man 
Daddy's gonna buy her a dream to cling to 
Momma's gonna love her just as much as she can 
And she can