Hitch Hiker Song

from A Picture by Allan Thomas

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'Hitchhiker Song', was completely autobiographical. With a Richie Havens-type acoustic guitar blazing away in the key of D. It was about the means of transporting myself from one place to another, and the lessons, interesting people, and situations you find yourself in when trusting in your Karma on the road. I was searching for something and didn't know what but if I just kept in motion all would be known and experienced. The song was born in a farmhouse in Southern Wisconsin in the spring of 1970 while visiting Jack Lee and friends. Jack played kick-ass Hammond B3 on the track.

1970 photo of Jack Lee and Steve Edelman at session for the album 'A Picture'.

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Hitch-Hiker Song

words & music Allan Thomas

He's hitchin' down the highway
With the wind blowing through his hair
Smiling and singing a song full of hope to share
Suitcase and guitar by his side waiting for a ride

He's on his way to somewhere
But just where he doesn't know
Another town a pretty face a friendship he can sew
A troubadour of subtle songs is he
And this is what he sings

Li di de dum I'm searching for a strum
Hitchin' down the highway of life
Li di de dum I'm searching for a strum
Hitchin' down the highway of life

He's been rambling for as long as he recalls
Picking up the pieces and breaking down the walls
He always loves to listen to the lessons
The drivers tongues do tell

Li di de dum I'm searching for a strum
Hitchin' down the highway of life
Li di de dum I'm searching for a strum
Hitchin' down the highway of life

Li di de dum I'm searching for a strum
Hitchin' down the highway of life
Li di de di de dum I'm searching for a strum
Hitchin' down the highway of life

So if you see him hitchin' down the road in front of you
Do remember in your heart
He's people passing through
And please be kind he's only trying to find
Himself just like you

Singin' Li di de dum I'm searching for a strum
Hitchin' down the highway of life
Li di de dum de dum I'm searching for a strum
Hitchin' down the highway of life
I'm Hitchin' down the highway of life

© 1971 Bleu Disque Music - ASCAP

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from A Picture, track released January 1, 1971
Allan Thomas - vocals & acoustic rhythm guitar
Jack Lee - Hammond B3 organ
Steve Edelman - bass
Bill "Fuzz" Weicht - drums

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