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ROLLING STONES LYRICS
THE LANTERN
Recorded in July and October of 1967. Released on Their Satanic
Majesties Request in December of 1967.
Lead Vocal:
Mick Jagger;
Acoustic
Guitars: Keith Richards
and Brian Jones;
Electric
Guitar and Backing Vocal:
Keith Richards;
Brass: Brian Jones;
Bass Guitar: Bill
Wyman;
Drums: Charlie Watts; Piano:
Nicky Hopkins.
THE LANTERN
(Jagger/Richards)
We, on our present life,
Knew that the stars were right.
That if you are the first to go,
You'll leave a sign to let me know,
Tell me so.
Please, carry the Lantern lights.
You crossed the sea of night,
Free from the spell of fright
Your cloak it is a spirit shroud.
You'll wake me in my sleeping hours,
Like a cloud.
So, please, carry the Lantern high.
Me, in my sorry plight,
You waiting ev'ry night.
My face it turns a deathly pale,
You're talking to me, through your veil,
I hear you wail.
So, please carry the Lantern light.
The servants sleep,
The door's are barred.
You hear the stopping of my heart-we never part.
So, please carry the Lantern high.