Well, I know my time ain't easy
And the line is drawing long
For my baby, she's still waitingBut I, I ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no
I ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight riderWell, my home is on the south side
But my heart is in between
And the passions I've been savingBut I ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no
Ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
(Ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no)
(Ain't gonna let 'em catch me)I ain't gonna let 'em catch me
I ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
(Ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no)
(Ain't gonna let 'em catch me)Like a beast without a home
That will shine both day and night
I will always be returningBut I ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no
Ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
(Ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no)
(Ain't gonna let 'em catch me)I ain't gonna let 'em catch me
Ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
(Ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no)
(Ain't gonna let 'em catch me)I know the time ain't easy
And the line is growing long
'Cause my baby, she's still waitingBut I ain't gonna let 'em catch me
I ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
(Ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no)
(Ain't gonna let 'em catch me)I ain't gonna let 'em catch me
I ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
(Ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no)
(Ain't gonna let 'em catch me)