Peak
27
Weeks
8
Score
1,056
Chart Year
1972
Well, I know my time ain't easy And the line is drawing long For my baby, she's still waiting But I, I ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no I ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider Well, my home is on the south side But my heart is in between And the passions I've been saving But I ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no Ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider (Ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no) (Ain't gonna let 'em catch me) I ain't gonna let 'em catch me I ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider (Ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no) (Ain't gonna let 'em catch me) Like a beast without a home That will shine both day and night I will always be returning But I ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no Ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider (Ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no) (Ain't gonna let 'em catch me) I ain't gonna let 'em catch me Ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider (Ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no) (Ain't gonna let 'em catch me) I know the time ain't easy And the line is growing long 'Cause my baby, she's still waiting But I ain't gonna let 'em catch me I ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider (Ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no) (Ain't gonna let 'em catch me) I ain't gonna let 'em catch me I ain't gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider (Ain't gonna let 'em catch me, no) (Ain't gonna let 'em catch me)
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 16, 1972 | 70 | 56 |
| 2 | Sep 23, 1972 | 51 | 75 |
| 3 | Sep 30, 1972 | 44 | 82 |
| 4 | Oct 7, 1972 | 36 | 90 |
| 5 | Oct 14, 1972 | 31 | 95 |
| 6 | Oct 21, 1972 | 29 | 97 |
| 7 | Oct 28, 1972 | 27 | 99 |
| 8 | Nov 4, 1972 | 38 | 88 |