We in our present life
Knew that the stars were right
So if you are the first to go
You'll leave a sign to let me know
Oh, tell me so, please
Carry the lantern light
You cross the sea of night
Free from the spell of flight
Your cloak you wear is a spirit shroud
You'll wake me in my sleeping hours
Like a cloud, please
Carry the lantern high
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
The servants sleep, the doors are barred
You hear the stopping of my heart
You never part, so please carry the lantern high!