Night rider, night rider You may think that it's the breeze Whispering through the lonely trees But it's only him a'flying round the bend As the day comes to that end Night rider, night rider He came riding to town As the sun was going down Saw my baby and he smiled her heart away Now what will I do today Cautioned my baby to stay at home Not to leave mama's side She laughed when I told her take care, take care Or you'll share in his midnight ride Night rider, night rider Since he stole around the side I ain't had no peace of mind Night rider won't you let my baby be Come on, send her back to me Cautioned my baby to stay at home Not to leave mama's side She laughed when I told her take care, take care Or you'll share in his midnight ride Night rider, night rider Since he stole around the side I ain't had no peace of mind Night rider won't you let my baby be Come on, send her back to me