Midnight Special
traditional 
recording of 1982 
from 
Hans Theessink & Gerry Lockran Cushioned For A Soft Ride Inside (Autogram) 
Get up early in the morning, hear the toll bell ring 
Go walk up to the table, see the same damn thing 
Knife 'n fork are on the table, nothin' in my pan 
But if I complain about it, get trouble from the man 
Let the midnight special shine the light on me 
You ever go to Houston, you better walk right 
You better not stagger, you better not fight 
'Cause the sheriff he'll arrest you 'n carry you down 
If the jury find you guilty, you're penitentiary bound 
Let the midnight special shine the light on me 
Yonder come Missie Rosie, how in the world you know 
I could tell her by the apron 'n the dress she wore 
Umbrella on her shoulder, piece o' paper in her hand 
Walks up to the captain, say "Release my man" 
Let the midnight special shine the light on me