John Denver - Love Of The Common People Lyrics

Living on free food tickets

Water in the milk from the hole in the roof
Where the rain came through
What can we do? Mmm
Tears from your baby sister

Cryin' 'cause she doesn't have a dress
Without a patch for the party to go
Ah but you know she'll get by

Because 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
Mummy's gonna love you just as much as she can
And she can

It's a good thing you don't have busfare

it would fall through the hole in your pocket
And you'd lose it in the snow on the ground
Walking to the town to find a job
Trying to keep your hands warm

But the hole in your shoe lets the snow come through
And it chills to the bone
Boy you better go home where it's warm

And 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
Mummy's gonna love you 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 take them in stride, family pride
You know, faith is your foundation

With a whole lot of love
And a warm conversation and many a prayer
making you strong where you belong

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
Mummy's gonna love you just as much as she can
Yeah

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
Mummy's gonna love you just as much as she can

Yeah ... (repeat chorus and fade)

And she can