I had a good job
And a good loving woman
But the world fell apart
And then I lost themI can't pay the loans
Or the overdue fines
Can't drink enough whiskey
To make it alrightBut the tide will turn
'Cause I have learnedThere ain't no way
But the hard way, get used to it
I said, "There ain't no way
But the hard way so used to it"You say, "I drink too much
And that it's a problem"
But that's how it goes
When you hit rock bottomDon't need your advice
Or you helping hand
'Cause I'm living on the road
In a rock 'n' roll bandThe tide will turn
And you will learnThere ain't no way
But the hard way, get used to it
I said, "There ain't no way
But the hard way so used to it"The tide will turn, yes, it willHey, hey
I'm gonna roll on
Hey, hey
I'm gonna stand strongHey, hey
For the long haul
Hey, hey
It's rock 'n' rollWhen the chips are down
You gotta make your play'Cause there ain't no way
But the hard way
There ain't no way
But the hard wayI said, "There ain't no way
But the hard way"
Oh no, there ain't no way
But the hard wayThere ain't no way
But the hard way, get used to it
Rock 'n' roll
I said, "There ain't no way
But the hard way so used to it"There ain't no way
But the hard way
No way but the hard way
No way but the hard way
So get used to it
The tide will turn