[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