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 by 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