Let the midnight special, shine a light on me
If you're ever in Houston, oh you better do the right
But you better not complain, boy, you get in trouble with the man
Yonder come Miss Rosie, how in the world did you know?
By the way she wears her apron and the clothes she wore
The next thing you know, boy, oh you're prison bound
Let the midnight special, shine a light on me
Umbrella on her shoulder, piece of paper in her hand
Let the midnight special, shine a light on me
Or the sheriff will grab you and the boys, will bring you down
Let the midnight special, shine a light on me
Let the midnight special, shine a light on me
Let the midnight special, shine a light on me
Let the midnight special, shine a ever lovin' light on me
You better not gamble and you better not fight
She come to see the governor, she wants to free her man
Let the midnight special, shine a ever lovin' light on me
Let the midnight special, shine a light on me
Let the midnight special, shine a light on me
Let the midnight special, shine a light on me
Ain't no food upon the table and no pork up in the pan
