(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.