Love of the Common People Paul Young [G]Living on free food tickets, water in the milk from a hole in the roof Where the [F]rain came through, what can you [C]do [D] [G]Tears from your little sister Crying because she doesn't have a dress without a patch For the [F]party to go oh but you know [C]she'll get [D]by 'Cos she's [G]living in the love of the [C]common people [G]Smiles from the heart of a [D]family man [G]Daddy's gonna buy her a [C]dream to cling to [G]Mama's gonna love her just as [D]much as she can, and she [G]can It's a [G]good thing you don't have a bus fare It would fall through the hole in your pocket And you'd lose it in the [F]snow on the ground You got to walk into [C]town to find a [D]job [G]Tryin' to keep your hands warm When the hole in your shoe lets the snow come through And [F]chills you to the bone So now you'd better go [C]home where it's [D]warm You can [G]live in the love of the [C]common people [G]Smiles from the heart of a [D]family man [G]Daddy's gonna buy you a [C]dream to cling to [G]Mama's gonna love you just as [D]much as she can, and she [G]can [G]Living on a dream ain't easy but the closer the knit the tighter the fit And the [F]chills stay away you take 'em in [C]stride for family [D]pride You know that [G]faith is your foundation Whole lot of love and a warm conversation But [F]don't forget to pray just make it [C]strong where you be[D]long So you can [G]live in the love of the [C]common people [G]Smiles from the heart of a [D]family man [G]Daddy's gonna buy you a [C]dream to cling to [G]Mama's gonna love you just as [D]much as she can, and she [G]can [G]Living in the love of the [C]common people [G]Smiles from the heart of a [D]family man [G]Daddy's gonna buy you a [C]dream to cling to [G]Mama's gonna love you just as [D]much as she can, and she [G]can