The Ballad of High Noon The Ballad of High Noon “The Ballad of High Noon” (or “Do Not Forsake Me, O My Darlin’”) is a popular song published in 1952, with music by Dimitri Tiomkin and lyrics by Ned Washington. It is the theme song of the movie "High Noon", sung over the opening credits by Tex Ritter, with its tune repeated throughout the film. It was awarded the 1952 Academy Award for Best Original Song, and was performed that night for the Academy by Ritter. The song is about the film's main character, Will Kane (played by Gary Cooper), and the moral dilemma of
Chikara High Noon the Eye of Tyr back. After ending his side rivalry with Sinn Bodhi, who was also after the Eye of Tyr, UltraMantis began attacking members of BDK, demanding a match with Ares. After Ares refused a match at High Noon, UltraMantis offered to put his mask on the line against the Eye of Tyr. On October 20, it was announced that the challenge had been accepted and that at High Noon, UltraMantis Black and Hallowicked would face the BDK team of Ares and Tim Donst in a No Disqualification match, where UltraMantis and Hallowicked wage their masks, Ares the Eye