Midnight Rider
View chords used in this chart
TUNING: D A D G B D
D
I got to run to keep from hiding
D
And I'm bound to keep on riding
D
And I've got one more silver dollar
Gm7
But I'm not gonna let them catch me, no
Am7 D
Not gonna let them catch the midnight rider
I don't own the clothes I'm wearing
And the road goes on forever
And I've got one more silver dollar
But I'm not gonna let them catch me, no
Not gonna let them catch the midnight rider
BRIDGE:
D Am7 Gm7 Am7 Gm7 Am7 Gm Gm7 Gm7addE Gm7 D
I've gone past the point of caring
Some old bed I'll soon be sharing
And I've got one more silver dollar
But I'm not gonna let them catch me, no
Not gonna let them catch the midnight rider
No I'm not gonna let them catch me, no
Not gonna let them catch the midnight rider (repeat both lines 2X)
CHORDS: RIFF: (play riff throughout while strumming D)
D Gm7 Am7 Gm Gm7addE (D)
D -0---3--5---5---3--- --------------
B -3---3--5---3---5--- --------------
G -2---3--5---3---3--- --------------
D -0---5--7---5---5--- -----0-0---0--
A -0---5--7---5---5--- -0h3-----3----
D -0---5--7---5---5--- --------------
How to play Midnight Rider
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.