Lyrics:

Well, I know my time ain't easy
And the line is drawn long
For my baby, she's still waitin'

But I ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no
Ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider

Well, my home is on the southside
But my heart is in between
And the passions I've been savin'

But 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, 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, ain't gonna let 'em catch me)

Like a beast without a home
That will shine both day and night
I will always be returning

But 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, 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, ain't gonna let 'em catch me)

I know my time ain't easy
And the line is drawn long
'Cause my baby, she's still waitin'

But I ain't gonna let 'em catch me
Ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
(Ain't gonna let 'em catch me, 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, ain't gonna let 'em catch me)