Midnight Train To Georgia (Short Version) Lyrics
Gladys Knight & The Pips
Lyrics
L.a. proved too much for the man
(too much for the man)
(he couldn't make it)
So he's leaving the life he's come to know
(he said he's going)
He said he's going back to find
(going back to find)
What's left of his world
The world he left behind
Not so very long ago
Oh yeah
He's leaving
(leaving)
On that midnight train to georgia
(leaving on a midnight train)
Oh yeah
Oh y'all
Said he's going back to find
(he's going back to find)
A simpler place and time
(and when he takes that ride)
Yes he is
(guess who's gonna be right by his side)
I'll be with him
(I know you will)
On that midnight train to Georgia
(leaving on a midnight train to Georgia)
(whoo whoo)
I'd rather live in his world
(live in his world)
Than live without him in mine
(world, world)
Song & Lyrics Facts
Gladys Knight & The Pips' "Midnight Train to Georgia" was released in 1973 and is featured on the album Imagination. Written by Jim Weatherly, this soulful song has become an iconic classic.
It tells the story of a man who leaves his home in search for fame and fortune in L.A., while his woman takes the midnight train back to Georgia. The lyrics are filled with emotion as Gladys sings about her heartache and longing for her lost love. The band accompanying Gladys consists of brother Merald “Bubba” Knight, sister Brenda Knight and cousin Edward Patten. Together they create a powerful performance that will remain timeless.