Life it's not just who it's what to be   Just like the friends to me   They always seem to put you down   So listen not to them   And like your neighbor who's got it made   Don't put no hold on you!   Just listen once and then you'll find      [Chorus]   Rider in the shadows   Drawing near   Rider in the shadows      Burns this life of yours   Is not to yearn   So just keep the tricks to yourself   And let the others hope to find   The key to your success   And always keep respect in line   And listen to yourself   Just listen twice and then you'll find      [Chorus]   Rider In the shadows   Drawing near   Rider In the shadows   Drawing near      Burning sands of holding time, no defense   Doesn't matter what you find   There's no defense   Just a matter of your time   You'll obey to me      [Chorus]   Rider in the shadows   Drawing near   Rider in the shadows   Drawing near   Rider in the shadows   Rider in the shadows      They're drawing near