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"High Hopes" Lyrics

Sung by Frank Sinatra to the tune of his 1959 hit single, "High Hopes," but with lyrics changed to cheer on the 1960 Democratic candidate.

"High Hopes (with John Kennedy)"

Everyone is voting for Jack
Cause he's got what all the rest lack 
Everyone wants to back -- Jack
Jack is on the right track. 
'Cause he's got high hopes 
He's got high hopes
Nineteen Sixty's the year for his high hopes. 
Come on and vote for Kennedy
Vote for Kennedy
And we'll come out on top!
Oops, there goes the opposition - ker - 
Oops, there goes the opposition - ker - 
Oops, there goes the opposition - KERPLOP!

K--E--DOUBLE N--E--D--Y
Jack's the nation's favorite guy 
Everyone wants to back -- Jack 
Jack is on the right track. 
'Cause he's got high hopes
He's got high hopes
Nineteen Sixty's the year for his high hopes. 
Come on and vote for Kennedy
Vote for Kennedy 
Keep America strong. 
Kennedy, he just keeps rollin' - a - 
Kennedy, he just keeps rollin' - a - 
Kennedy, he just keeps rollin' along.

 
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