High Hopes
Eddie Hodges, Frank Sinatra
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Next time you're found, with your chin on the ground There a lot to be learned, so look around Just what makes that little old ant Think he'll move that rubber tree plant Anyone knows an ant, can't Move a rubber tree plant But he's got high hopes, he's got high hopes He's got high apple pie, in the sky hopes So any time you're gettin' low 'Stead of lettin' go Just remember that ant Oops, there goes another rubber tree plant Oops, there goes another rubber tree plant Oops, there goes another rubber tree plant When troubles call, and your back's to the wall There's a lot to be learned, that wall could fall Once there was a silly old ram Thought he'd punch a hole in a dam No one could make that ram, scram He kept buttin' that dam 'Cause he had high hopes, he had high hopes He had high apple pie, in the sky hopes So any time you're feelin' bad 'Stead of feelin' sad Just remember that ram Oops, there goes a billion kilowatt dam Oops, there goes a billion kilowatt dam Oops, there goes a billion kilowatt dam All problem's just a toy balloon They'll be bursted soon They're just bound to go pop Oops, there goes another problem kerplop Oops, there goes another problem kerplop Oops, there goes another problem kerplop, kerlpop
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Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn
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11 facts about this song
Original Release"High Hopes" was first popularized by Frank Sinatra for the 1959 film, "A Hole in the Head."
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SongwriterThis iconic song was written by popular lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jimmy Van Heusen.
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The Academy Award"High Hopes" won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1959.
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Presidential Campaign Association"High Hopes" was re-recorded with altered lyrics as a campaign song for John F. Kennedy during his successful presidential campaign in 1960.
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Sinatra's Family InvolvementSinatra's kids - Nancy, Tina, and Frank Jr. - also performed the song with adapted lyrics.
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Children's Choir InclusionThe Frank Sinatra version of "High Hopes" is unique and known for its inclusion of a children's choir in the recording.
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Song PopularityThe song achieved massive popularity and gave Sinatra one more hit during the peak of his career.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered and recreated "High Hopes" since its release, including major artists like Bruce Springsteen.
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Features in Other FilmsApart from its initial use in "A Hole in the Head," the song has been featured in numerous other films, such as "Next Stop, Greenwich Village" and "The Simpsons Movie."
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Song ThemeThe song delivers a motivating and inspiring message, with the gist that if 'ants' and 'rams' can overcome obstacles by staying hopeful, humans can too.
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Signature TuneOver the years, "High Hopes" has become one of the signature tunes associated with Frank Sinatra.
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