Raggedy Ann - He Comes Riding

Full show: • Lost Raggedy Ann Music...
This footage was found within the New York State Archives. Their site claims that no copyright restrictions apply.
Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure (aka Rag Dolly) is a dark fantasy musical with a book by William Gibson and music and lyrics by Joe Raposo. It's based on the children's stories by Johnny Gruelle and is loosely related to the 1977 feature film Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure, which included variations of a few songs. The story centers on Marcella, a dying young girl whose toys come to life and take her on a magical adventure to meet The Doll Doctor, in hopes that he can mend her broken heart. The show created a controversy in Albany, it was a renowned sensation in Moscow, a notorious flop on Broadway, and it went on to develop a cult following through bootleg recordings. (source: Wikipedia)
R.A.R.E. (Raggedy Ann Revival Effort) is a group of volunteer lost media enthusiasts and theater fans dedicated to preserving and reviving the Raggedy Ann musical. Want to join us or learn more about the show? Check out our Tumblr for more information and the link to our discord server: / raggedyannrevivaleffort
Lyrics -
[WOLF]
THE NIGHT FILLS WITH TERROR
THE SOUL IS STRIPPED BARE
THE BATTLE IS OVER AND NOBODY WON
AND THERE'S NO ONE TO CARE
THE SPIRIT IS SHATTERED
THERE'S NO TRACE OF WILL
AS THE BLOOD MOON IS RISING ABOVE YOU
A PALE SHADOW LOOMS ON THE HILL
AND THEN HE COMES RIDING
THE WIND CHILLS YOUR FACE
THE TERRIBLE MOMENT YOU DREADED THE MOST
LOCKS YOU IN HIS EMBRACE
AND OH YOU GO RIDING
WITH HIM AT YOUR SIDE
AND HIS SMILE LEADS YOU ON
'TIL THE LAST BREATH IS GONE
AND ETERNITY'S DOOR OPENS WIDE
HE'S QUIETLY WAITING
A HUSH IN THE AIR
HIS EYES GLOW A TENDER ENCOURAGEMENT
TEMPTING YOU CLOSER AND LEADING YOU THERE
AND THERE'S NO ESCAPING
ALL PATHS ARE AS ONE
AND THE BLOOD MOON IS RISING ABOVE YOU
AND YOUR LITTLE STORY IS DONE
AND SO HE COMES RIDING
BEFORE BREAK OF DAY
THE NIGHTMARE THAT'S HAUNTED YOUR LIFE-TIME
LEAPS OUT AND IT SWEEPS YOU AWAY
AND OH YOU GO RIDING
WITH HIM AT YOUR SIDE
AND HIS SMILE LEADS YOU ON
'TIL THE LAST BREATH IS GONE
AND ETERNITY'S DOOR OPENS WIDE.
OPENS WIDE
OPENS WIDE.

[@finleyforevermore]

I wish Wolf still sang this song in later productions! It adds to his character and adds more eerieness to General D, since he wouldn't sing at all.

[@gwynfromRARE]

I HEART HIM

[@helloladder]

ME TOO

[@LyricNear]

WOLF

[@aaronsstuffz6488]

Best version

[@bucketsdoesstuff2824]

I'm two years late for this, but: BEST B O I

[@pamwise3078]

THE B O Y

[@benioshigura3699]

Why do the bad guys always get the good songs?

[@lemonteao2132]

wolf my beloved

[@helloladder]

he is so beloved