G ~ ~ C
G C G
1. Night rider, night
rider,
C C G C
you may think that it’s the
breeze whispering through the lonely trees,
D
but it’s only him a’flying
round the bend
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as the day comes to an end.
C G
C G
2. Night rider, night rider,
C G C G
he came riding to town as the
sun was going down,
D
saw my baby and he smiled her
heart away.
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Now what will I do today ?
D C - Bb C
Cautioned my baby to stay at home, not to leave mama’s side.
D C
She laughed when I told her, take care, take care,
- D# D
or you’ll share in his
midnight ride.
C G
C G
3. Night rider, night rider,
C G C G
since he stole around the
side, I ain’t had no peace of mind,
D
night rider, won’t you let my
baby be,
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come on, send her back to me !
G G G
+ CHORUS + repeat verse 2 + Mm. Mm. Mm.
(Elvis Presley)