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



Oh

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 donY 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.

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 . . .

Yes

we're living of the love of the common people . . .