High Hopes
Frank Sinatra · Other Songs - Frank Sinatra
There a lot to be learned, so look around
Just what makes that little old ant
Think heÂ’ll move that rubber tree plant
Anyone knows an ant, canÂ’t
Move a rubber tree plant
But heÂ’s got high hopes, heÂ’s got high hopes
HeÂ’s got high apple pie, in the sky hopes
So any time your gettinÂ’ low
Â’stead of lettinÂ’ go
Just remember that ant
Oops there goes another rubber tree plant
When troubles call, and your backÂ’s to the wall
There a lot to be learned, that wall could fall
Once there was a silly old ram
Thought heÂ’d punch a hole in a dam
No one could make that ram, scram
He kept buttinÂ’ that dam
Â’cause he had high hopes, he had high hopes
He had high apple pie, in the sky hopes
So any time your feelinÂ’ bad
Â’stead of feelinÂ’ sad
Just remember that ram
Oops there goes a billion kilowatt dam
All problems just a toy balloon
TheyÂ’ll be bursted soon
TheyÂ’re just bound to go pop
Oops there goes another problem kerplop
High Hopes - Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra's "High Hopes" stands as a testament to his enduring ability to infuse upbeat material with his signature cool, intimate delivery. Recorded during the mid-1960s, the track exemplifies the smooth pop-jazz style that defined Sinatra's later career, blending traditional standards with contemporary rhythms. While often associated with the broader "high hopes" theme of optimism, Sinatra's interpretation focuses on the bittersweet reality of looking forward while acknowledging past struggles. The recording showcases his mastery of phrasing and emotional restraint, a hallmark of his discography that allowed him to reinterpret songs across genres without losing their core identity. This performance remains a cherished example of his late-period work, capturing the essence of a man who could make any song feel personal and timeless.