The Lantern
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Dec. 8, 19671 viewer
The Lantern Lyrics
[Verse 1]
We, in 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
[Verse 2]
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
[Verse 3]
Me, in my sorry plight
You waiting every 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
[Verse 4]
The servants sleep
The door's are barred
You hear the stopping of my heart, we never part
So, please carry the lantern high
We, in 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
[Verse 2]
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
[Verse 3]
Me, in my sorry plight
You waiting every 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
[Verse 4]
The servants sleep
The door's are barred
You hear the stopping of my heart, we never part
So, please carry the lantern high
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The 7th song on The Rolling Stones album Their Satanic Majesties Request .
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Credits
Produced By
Written By
Backing Vocals
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Vocals
Brass
Piano
Bass
Drums
Recorded At
Olympic Studios, London, UK (July, September 1967)
Release Date
December 8, 1967
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