The Original Broadway Cast of The Book of Mormon brought to life the hit musical that debuted in 2011 at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre in New York City.
Created by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, the show tells the story of two very different Mormon missionaries, Elder Kevin Price and Elder Arnold Cunningham, on their unusual mission to Uganda.
Their performances set the bar for this bold yet heartfelt satire, which still entertains audiences around the world.
About the Song
Spooky Mormon Hell Dream is a standout song from the Tony-winning Broadway musical The Book of Mormon.
The song humorously imagines a clear, terrifying vision of hell as seen through the eyes of a Mormon missionary who fears punishment for breaking church rules.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Released | May 27, 2011 |
| Album | The Book of Mormon (Original Broadway Cast Recording) (2011) |
| Writers | Trey Parker, Matt Stone & Robert Lopez |
| Producers | Stephen Oremus, Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Matt Stone, Anne Garefino, Scott Rudin, & Kurt Deutsch |
Spooky Mormon Hell Dream Full Lyrics
ELDER PRICE
Long ago, when I was five
I snuck in the kitchen late at night
And ate a donut with a maple glaze
My father asked who ate the snack
I said that it was my brother Jack
And Jack got grounded for fourteen days
I’ve lived with that guilt
All of my life
And the terrible vision
That I had that night
ELDER PRICE, spoken
No! Please, I don’t wanna go back!
MINIONS OF HELL
Down, down thy soul is cast
From the Earth whenceforth ye fell
The path of fire leads thee to
Spooky Mormon Hell Dream
Welcome back to
Spooky Mormon Hell Dream
You are having
A Spooky Mormon Hell Dream now
ELDER PRICE
And now I’ve gone and done it again!
MINIONS OF HELL
Rectus!
ELDER PRICE
I’ve committed another awful sin!
MINIONS OF HELL
Dominus!
ELDER PRICE
I left my mission companion
All alone
MINIONS OF HELL
Spookytus!
ELDER PRICE
Oh God, how could I have done this to you?
MINIONS OF HELL
Deus!
ELDER PRICE
How could I break rule seventy-two?
MINIONS OF HELL
Creepyus!
ELDER PRICE
And now my soul hath just been thrown
Back into Spooky Mormon Hell Dream
MINIONS OF HELL
Down, down to Satan’s realm!
See where you belong!
There is nothing you can do!
No escape from
Spooky Mormon Hell Dream!
JESUS, spoken
You blamed your brother for eating the donut, and now you walk out on your mission companion? You’re a dick!
ELDER PRICE, spoken
Jesus, I’m sorry!
MINIONS OF HELL
Jesus hates you, this we know!
For Jesus just told you so!
SKELETON 1
You remember Lucifer!
SKELETON 2
He is even spookier!
SATAN
Minions of Hades
Have you heard the news?
Kevin was caught playing hooky!
Now he’s back
With all you Cath’lics and Jews
It’s super spooky-wooky!
ELDER PRICE
I’m sorry, Lord, it was selfish of me
To break the rules, please
I don’t wanna be in this
Spooky Mormon Hell Dream!
MINIONS OF HELL
Spooky Mormon Hell Dream!
Genghis Khan
Jeffrey Dahmer
Hitler
Johnnie Cochran!
The spirits all surround you
Spooky, spooky, spooky!
ADOLF HITLER
I started a war, and killed millions of Jews!
GENGHIS KHAN
I slaughtered the Chinese!
JEFFREY DAHMER
I stabbed a guy and fucked his corpse!
JOHNNIE COCHRAN
I got O.J. freed!
ELDER PRICE
You think that’s bad?
I broke rule seventy-two!
HITLER, KHAN, DAHMER, COCHRAN
Oh?
ELDER PRICE
I left my companion!
I’m way worse than you!
I hate this Spooky Mormon Hell Dream
MINIONS OF HELL
Spooky Mormon Hell Dream
ELDER PRICE, spoken
Oh, Heavenly Father! P-please, give me one more chance! I won’t break the rules again!
Instrumental Break
ELDER PRICE
I can’t believe Jesus called me a dick!
MINIONS OF HELL
Welcome, welcome
To the Spooky Mormon Hell Dream
You are never waking up
From Spooky Mormon Hell Dream
ELDER PRICE, spoken & MINIONS OF HELL
Oh, please help me Father! Please let me wake up! (Down, down thy soul is cast)
Give me one more chance! I won’t let you down again! (From the Earth henceforth ye fell)
MINIONS OF HELL
This must be it, you must be there
You must be in
Spooky Mormon Hell Dream now
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has the Song Been Performed Outside Broadway?
Yes, it has been performed in touring and international productions of the musical.
Does the Song Reference Real or Fictional Events?
It references fictional events within the context of the musical’s story.
What is the Mood of the Song?
The song is energetic, over-the-top, and humorous, parodying traditional depictions of hell.
