The lantern

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 high 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 high The servants sleep The door's are barred You hear the stoping of my heart - we never part So, please carry the Lantern high