The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band
This Allman Brothers song is one of Gregg Allman’s most-covered works, including his own solo rework of it, which reached #19 on the pop charts, higher than any other version.
It was written by Gregg in a cabin rented for songwriting in Macon, GA. Roadie Kim Payne contributed two lines to help fini...
[Verse 1]
Well, I've got to run to keep from hidin'
And I'm bound to keep on ridin'
And I've got one more silver dollar
But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
[Verse 2]
And I don't own the clothes I'm wearing
And the road goes on forever
And I've got one more silver dollar
But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
[Guitar Solo: Duane Allman & Dickey Betts]
[Verse 3]
And I've gone by the point of caring
Some old bed I'll soon be sharing
And I've got one more silver dollar
But I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
[Outro]
No, I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
No, I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
I'm not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
No, I'm not gonna let 'em catch me, no
I'm not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider
Midnight Rider was written by Robert Payne & Gregg Allman.
Midnight Rider was produced by Tom Dowd.
The Allman Brothers Band released Midnight Rider on Wed Sep 23 1970.