A hit 80’s song, “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi makes you want to belt out the lyrics along to this motivational song of hope and perseverance. This song will be sure to encourage you to keep pushing forward with the iconic “whoa, we’re halfway there” in your next team building event. “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi is a rock anthem found on our Top 20 Motivational Songs for Work Meetings playlist.
Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi Lyrics
For team-building sessions that spark joy and togetherness, get everyone to sing along. Use the lyrics to “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi and everyone will be hitting those notes in no time.
Intro
Once upon a time, not so long ago.
Verse 1
Tommy used to work on the docks.
Union’s been on strike, he’s down on his luck.
It’s tough.
So tough.
Gina works the diner all day.
Workin’ for her man, she brings home her pay.
For love.
Mm, for love.
Pre-Chorus
She says, “We’ve gotta hold on to what we’ve got.
It doesn’t make a difference if we make it or not.
We’ve got each other and that’s a lot for love.
We’ll give it a shot.”
Chorus
Woah, we’re halfway there.
Woah-oh, livin’ on a prayer.
Take my hand, we’ll make it, I swear.
Woah-oh, livin’ on a prayer.
Verse 2
Tommy’s got his six-string in hock.
Now he’s holdin’ in, when he used to make it talk.
So tough.
Ooh, it’s tough.
Gina dreams of runnin’ away.
When she cries in the night, Tommy whispers.
“Baby, it’s okay.
Someday.”
Pre-Chorus
We’ve gotta hold on to what we’ve got.
It doesn’t make a difference if we make it or not.
We’ve got each other and that’s a lot for love.
We’ll give it a shot.
Chorus
Woah, we’re halfway there.
Woah-oh, livin’ on a prayer.
Take my hand, we’ll make it, I swear.
Woah-oh, livin’ on a prayer, livin’ on a prayer.
Guitar Solo
Bridge
Ooh, we gotta hold on, ready or not.
You live for the fight when that’s all that you’ve got.
Chorus
Woah, we’re halfway there.
Woah-oh, livin’ on a prayer.
Take my hand and we’ll make it, I swear.
Woah-oh, livin’ on a prayer.
Woah, we’re halfway there.
Woah-oh, livin’ on a prayer.
Take my hand and we’ll make it, I swear.
Woah-oh, livin’ on a prayer.
Woah, we’re halfway there.
Woah-oh, livin’ on a prayer.
Take my hand and we’ll make it, I swear.
Woah-oh, livin’ on a prayer.