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 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 door's are barred You hear the stopping of my heart-we never part So please carry the Lantern high