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Ludington's Ride

from Dr. Faber's Medicine Show by Cat Faber

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Sybil Ludington did pretty much the same thing Paul Revere did, except that she was half his age and rode three times as far, through bandit-infested country. I thought it was a shame she wasn't better known.

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Ludington's Ride
lyrics and melody by Cat Faber 2012

A cantering horse in the rainy night,
Lacking an escort or even a light...
The red coats are coming inland again;
Colonel Ludington calls his men!

Out of the forest and past the farms
Sibyl is summoning all to arms!
"The regiment marches at break of day.
Leave your blankets and come away;
Leave your blankets and come away!”

She rattles the shutters to give account,
Saving the seconds it takes to mount.
"Wake up! You're needed in Danbury
To harry the enemy to the sea!"

"The British have landed at Compo Beach,
Danbury village within their reach.
As soldiers, you know what they came to do:
Burn our provisions and houses too!"

"The oil and lard of the burning meats
Runs like water in Danbury streets;
The British, enjoying our rum and wines,
Warm their bellies and cloud their minds."

"Wake the others, and arm and see.
Go straight to my father; don't follow me--
I've miles to ride ere my job is done.
Yes, I'll be careful--now rise and run!"

Sybil Ludington stayed her course,
Home at dawn on a weary horse.
And lived a life, I can't deny
That never rose to the public eye--
Her depth of courage held ever by.

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from Dr. Faber's Medicine Show, released January 13, 2014

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Cat Faber Tennessee

I write music about science fiction and fantasy subjects, commonly referred to as "filk."

I write much faster than I can record. Recent songs may be found at my website--the URL is given below.

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