(originally by Judas Priest)

Howling winds keep screaming around
And the rain comes pouring down
Doors are locked and bolted now
As the thing crawls into town

Straight out of hell, one of a kind
Stalking his victim, don't look behind you

Night crawler, beware the beast in black
Night crawler, you know he's coming back
Night crawler

Sanctuary is being sought
Whispered prayers, our last resort
Homing in, its cry distorts
Terror-struck, they know they're caught

Straight out of hell, one of a kind
Stalking his victim, don't look behind you

Night crawler, beware the beast in black
Night crawler, you know he's coming back
Night crawler

As night is falling
The end is drawing near
They'll hear
Their last rites echo on the wind

Huddled in the cellar, fear caught in their eyes
Daring not to move or breathe as the creature cries
Fingernails start scratching on the outside wall
Clawing at the windows, "Come to me", it calls
Atmosphere's electric as it now descends the stairs
Hiding in the darkness is so futile from its glare
Death comes in an instant as they hoped it would
Souls ascend to heaven while it feasts on flesh and blood

Straight out of hell, one of a kind
Stalking his victim, don't look behind you

Night crawler, beware the beast in black
Night crawler, you know he's coming back
Night crawler, beware the beast in black
Night crawler, you know he's coming back
Night crawler

He's gonna get you
Beware of the beast
Night crawler
Straight out of hell
Night crawler