[Verse 1]
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 an end

[Verse 2]
Night rider, night rider
He came riding into town
As the sun was going down
Saw my baby and he smiled her heart away
Now what will I do today

[Chorus]
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"

[Verse 3]
Night rider, night rider
Since he stole her out of sight
I ain't had no peace of mind
Night rider, won't you let my baby be
Come on, send her back to me
[Chorus]
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"

[Verse 3]
Night rider, night rider
When he stole her out of sight
I ain't had no peace of mind
Night rider, won't you let my baby be
Come on, send her back to me