High Hopes
High Hopes

Mama, she always told me to take the high road in life
It wasn’t what she wanted, but I still took her advice
Never did too good at school or made an honest pay
But when I became a pusher, I found my own highway

I got high hopes and hopes of gettin’ high
Barrels full of whiskey and bottles full of wine
I got the uppers, downers, papers, and powders
Whatever you wanna try
I got high hopes and hopes of gettin’ high

I sold my goods round in every town from Bristol to San Antone
Up in Portland, Oregon and Flagstaff Arizone,
From Detroit to Denver oh I can’t remember maybe I was too stoned
If you can’t find a better time, pick up the telephone

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When the police lights are flashin’ I’m nowhere to be found
If you need a little weed ask anyone around

I got high hopes and hopes of gettin’ high
Barrels full of whiskey and bottles full of wine
I got the uppers, downers, papers, and powders
Let’s roll one up real tight
I got high hopes and hopes of gettin’ high

I got high hopes and hopes of gettin’ high