Younder come Miss Rosie, How in the world do you know
Well I know by her apron, And the dress she wore

Umbrella on her shoulder, Piece of paper in her hand
Well I'm gonna ask the Gov'nor, He turn a-loose-a my man

Let the Midnight Special, Shine the light on me
Let the Midnight Special, Shine its ever lovin' light on me

When you get up in the morning, When that big bell ring
You go marching to the table, See the same damned thing
Knife and fork are on the table, There's nothin' in my pan
If you say a thing about it, Having trouble with the man

Let the Midnight Special, Shine the light on me
Let the Midnight Special, Shine its ever lovin' light on me

If you ever go to Houston, Oh you better walk right
And you better not squabble, And you better not fight
Benson Crocker will arrest you, Eddie Boone will take you down
You can bet your bottom dollar, Penitentiary bound

Let the Midnight Special, Shine the light on me
Let the Midnight Special, Shine its ever lovin' light on me

Now jumpin' little Judy, What a mighty fine girl
Well Judy brought jumpin', To this whole round world

Let the Midnight Special, Shine the light on me
Let the Midnight Special, Shine its ever lovin' light on me