Midnight Rider

by Allman Brothers Band
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Lyrics

run

to keep from hid in’.

And I’m bound

to keep on rid in’.

And I’ve got one more

sil ver dol lar.

But I’m (Gm7)not gon’ let ’em catch me, no, (C)not gon’ let ’em catch the mid night rid er.

And I don’t own

the clothes I’m wear in’.

And the road

goes on for ev er.

And I’ve got one more

sil ver dol lar.

But I’m (Gm7)not gon’ let ’em catch me, no, (C)not gon’ let ’em catch the mid night rid er.

And I don’t

And I’m gone

No, I’m (Gm7)not gon’ let ’em catch me, no, (C)not gon’ let ’em catch the mid night rid er.

No, I’m (Gm7)not gon’ let ’em catch me, no, (C)not gon’ let ’em catch the mid night rid er.

No, I’m

Midnight Rider — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Midnight Rider" by Allman Brothers Band: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 160 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Midnight Rider”

What key is "Midnight Rider" by Allman Brothers Band played in?
Midnight Rider is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Midnight Rider"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Midnight Rider" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Midnight Rider"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Midnight Rider"?
"Midnight Rider" was originally performed by Allman Brothers Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Midnight Rider"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb6, C, D, Gm, Gm7.
What other songs by Allman Brothers Band can I play here?
Try "LITTLE MARTHA", "SOUL SHINE", "RAMBLIN' MAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Midnight Rider" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Midnight Rider" by Allman Brothers Band. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Midnight Rider" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Midnight Rider" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.