Livin' On A Prayer Lyrics. Once upon a time. Not so long ago. Tommy used to work on the docks. Union's been on strike. He's down on his luckit's tough, so tough. Gina works the diner all day. Working for her man, she brings home her pay. For love - for love. Once upon a time Not so long ago Tommy used to work on the docks Union's been on strike He's down on his luckit's tough, so tough Gina works the diner all day Working for her man, she brings home her pay For love - for love She says: We've got to hold on to what we've got 'Cause it doesn't make a difference If we make it or not We've got each Livin' on a Prayer Lyrics by Bon Jovi from the Road Trip Sing-Along Songs album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more: Once upon a time not so long ago Tommy used to work on the docks Union's been on strike He's down on his luck It'… wuvY2yF.