Lyrics:

A thumb goes up, a car goes by

It's nearly 1 AM and here am I

Hitchin' a ride, hitchin' a ride

Gotta get me home before the mornin' light



I've got no fare to ride a train

I'm nearly drownin' in the pourin' rain

Hitchin' a ride, hitchin' a ride

Gotta get me home to my baby's side



Ride, ride, ride, hitchin' a ride

Ride, ride, ride, hitchin' a ride



Long-distance call I got today

She sounded lonely, so I'm on my way

Hitchin' a ride, hitchin' a ride

Gotta get me home to keep her satisfied



Ride, ride, ride, hitchin' a ride

Ride, ride, ride, hitchin' a ride



A thumb goes up, a car goes by

Won't somebody stop to help a guy

Hitchin' a ride, hitchin' a ride

I've been away too long from my baby's side



(several times):

Ride, ride, ride, hitchin' a ride



(repeat and fade):

Ride, ride