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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mick Jagger
Lead Vocals
Keith Richards
Background Vocals
Brian Jones
Organ
Charlie Watts
Drums
Nicky Hopkins
Piano
Bill Wyman
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mick Jagger
Songwriter
Keith Richards
Songwriter
The Rolling Stones
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Rolling Stones
Producer
Glyn Johns
Engineer
Lyrics
[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 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 doors are barred
You hear the stopping of my heart
We never part
So please, carry the lantern high
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger