High Hopes
Doris Day · Other Songs - Doris Day
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 your gettin' low
'stead of lettin' go
Just remember that ant
Oops there goes another rubber tree plant
When troubles call, and your back's to the wall
There 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 your feelin' bad
'stead of feelin' sad
Just remember that ram
Oops there goes a billion kilowatt dam
All problems just a toy balloon
They'll be bursted soon
They're just bound to go pop
Oops there goes another problem kerplop
High Hopes - Doris Day
Doris Day's 1964 recording of 'High Hopes' stands as a quintessential example of her mid-career pop and jazz standards repertoire. The song, characterized by its upbeat tempo and optimistic lyrics, showcases Day's signature vocal style, blending clear enunciation with a warm, expressive tone. Released during a period where she successfully transitioned from her earlier romantic ballads to more sophisticated pop and swing arrangements, the track exemplifies her ability to deliver catchy melodies with emotional depth. While not part of a major studio album, the recording was widely distributed on single formats and contributed to her enduring legacy as a vocalist who could seamlessly navigate between light-hearted pop and serious musical theater material. The composition reflects the optimistic spirit of the early 1960s, capturing a moment where Day's artistry was at its most accessible and commercially successful.