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Thumbin’ A Ride Lyrics by Jackie Lomax

Is This What You Want?

1969

I had myself a day job
Pumpin' gasoline
A dollar a day is all they pay
And I just can't make that scene

That's why I'm thumbin' a ride
Thumbin' a ride
Thumbin' a ride
On the road

If I could find some money
I'd straighten out right quick
But every time I get a dime
I spend it on some chick

That's why I'm thumbin' a ride
Thumbin' a ride
Thumbin' a ride
On the road

That's why I'm thumbin' a ride
Thumbin' a ride
Thumbin' a ride
On the road

I'm walking down the highway
Sweating like salt pork
I'm putting down this country town
'Cause my soul's up in New York

That's why I'm thumbin' a ride
Thumbin' a ride
Thumbin' a ride
On the road

Words and music by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller

About “Thumbin’ A Ride” by Jackie Lomax

Read the complete lyrics to "Thumbin’ A Ride" by Jackie Lomax from the album "Is This What You Want?" in 1969. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Thumbin’ A Ride" appears on "Is This What You Want?" in 1969.

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