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