A thumb goes up, a car goes by.   It's nearly 1 a.m. and here am I,   Hitchin' a ride, hitchin' a ride.   Gotta get me home by the morning light.      I got no fare to ride a train.   I'm nearly drowning in the pouring 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, keep her satisfied.      Ride, ride, ride, hitchin' a ride.   Ride, ride, ride, hitchin' a ride.      A thumb goes up, a car goes by.   Oh, won't somebody stop and help a guy?   Hitchin' a ride, hitchin' a ride.   Been away too long from my baby's side.      Ride, ride, ride, hitchin' a ride.   Ride, ride, ride, hitchin' a ride.      Ride, ride.   Ride, ride.   Ride, ride.   Ride, ride.   Ride, ride.   Ride, ride.