Words toLivin' on a Prayer
Bon Jovi
- Length
- 4:09
- Singing starts
- 0:39
- Chorus
- 5×first at 1:21
- Lines
- 45
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Side A · 01 — The words to Livin' on a Prayer
Livin' on a Prayer lyrics: how it starts.
Liner notes, live
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
Side A · 02 — How to sing it
How to sing “Livin' on a Prayer” with lyricspin.
“Livin' on a Prayer” runs about 4:09. The singing starts 0:39 in. The chorus comes around 5 times, first at 1:21: that's where the whole room joins in. 45 lines in all.
- 01
Put it on.
A turntable, the TV, cast YouTube, a party speaker. The original recording, no karaoke version needed.
▶ Find it on YouTube - 02
Let it listen.
Open lyricspin on a phone or tablet near the speakers and tap to listen. It names the song and finds the words.
- 03
Sing.
The lyrics roll with the song. Pass the mic, not the phone.
Bonus track — Plan the night
Make a night of it.
Family karaoke night, a party playlist, a sisterhood night where the whole room takes the chorus. Pick a room, grab a setlist, sing the real songs.