The moon is rising and darkness falls A shadow upon the hill Galloping on a mighty horse A man at iron will Unseen like a phantom A specter in the night Faster than the wind Ready to strike Defender Protector of the least Dark rider Mask, cloak and sword Freedom and justice The only reward Dark rider Avenger in black Blade for the poor Take heed when he's on the attack In solitude and secrecy He's hiding out in his lair But when the night is coming down The bloodhounds should beware Swashbuckle daredevil Ventures and bold For many years and centuries His legend will be told Defender Protector of the poor The weak, the least Dark rider Mask, cloak and sword Freedom and justice The only reward Dark rider Avenger in black Blade for the poor Take heed when he's on the attack Dark rider Mask, cloak and sword Freedom and justice The only reward Dark rider Avenger in black Blade for the poor Take heed when he's on the attack Dark rider Mask, cloak and sword Oh freedom and justice The only reward Dark rider Avenger in black Defending the least Take heed when he's on the attack