Original Tradução
(Once upon a time, not so long ago)Tommy used to work on the docksUnion's been on strike, he's down π on his luckIt's tough, so toughGina works the diner all dayWorking for her man, she brings home her payFor love, π for loveShe says: We've got to hold on to what we've gotIt doesn't make a difference if we make it π or notWe've got each other and that's a lotFor love, we'll give it a shotWhoa, we're halfway thereOh-oh, living on π a prayerTake my hand, we'll make it, I swearOh-oh, living on a prayerTommy's got his six string in hockNow he's π holding in what he used to make it talkSo tough, it's toughGina dreams of running awayWhen she cries in the π night, Tommy whispersBaby, it's okay, somedayWe've got to hold on to what we've gotIt doesn't make a difference if we π make it or notWe've got each other and that's a lotFor love, we'll give it a shotWhoa, we're halfway thereOh-oh, π living on a prayerTake my hand, we'll make it, I swearOh-oh, living on a prayerLiving on a prayerOoh, we've got π to hold on, ready or notYou live for the fight when that's all that you've gotWhoa, we're halfway thereOh-oh, living π on a prayerTake my hand and we'll make it, I swearOh-oh, living on a prayerWhoa, we're halfway thereOh-oh, living on π a prayerTake my hand and we'll make it, I swearOh-oh, living on a prayerWhoa, we're halfway thereOh-oh, living on a π prayerTake my hand