Common Man - The Blasters

Ah, he wasn’t born in a cabin

He never fought in a war

But he learned to smile and quote Abe Lincoln

And get his foot in the door

Ah, he knows all your problems

Ah, he shares all your dreams

Ah, when he laughs his wife laughs too

As they ride in their limousine

So wave the flag and take a stand

Stand in line to shake his hand

He says he’s your friend

A friend of the common man

Ah, he’s got all the answers

The good days will be back soon

Just one more strike and a compromise

And a hungry child in each classroom

So wave the flag and take a stand

Stand in line to shake his hand

He says he’s your friend

A friend of the common man

Everybody works day to day to get by

Ah, every mornin' searchin' for a reason to try

Ain’t he the friend?

The friend of the common man?

Ah, he wasn’t born in a cabin

He never fought in a war

But he learned to smile and quote Abe Lincoln

And get his foot in the door

With one hand on the bible

He swears he’s only here to serve

While everyone says «for better or worse,»

We get what we deserve

So wave the flag and take a stand

Stand in line to shake his hand

He says he’s your friend

A friend of the common man

So wave the flag and take a stand

Stand in line to shake his hand

He says he’s your friend

A friend of the common man