Out on the road, riding all night
Heading straight for morning light
I know it's been some time
Gonna get home to you soon, it's alright

I know y'all know my name
Hitchhiking loner vagabond travelling light
Fire burning through mainline
Going up to the junction, turning right

Ooh, now you're on the midnight train, child
You gotta take it by the reins and pull down hard
You know that your heart beats as fast as the band
It's the hitchhiking loner trying to get out West and
You know that your heart beats as fast as the band

Miles and miles out our own
Thundering through the country, ease my soul
I know you're doing alright
You're gonna have to forget that I'm out all night