The Lantern
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E G#m A B A
We...in our present life
E G#m A F#7 B7
Knew...that the stars were right
E B
So if you are the first to go
C#m F#
You'll leave a sign to let me know
E E7
Oh, tell me so, please
A F#7 B A
Carry the lantern light
E G#m A B A
You...cross the sea of night
E G#m A F#7 B7
Free...from the spell of flight
E B
Your cloak you wear is a spirit shroud
C#m F#
You'll wake me in my sleeping hours
E E7
Like a cloud, please
A F#7 B A
Carry the lantern high
E G#m A B A
Me...in my sorry plight
E G#m A F#7 B7
You...waiting every night
E B
My face it turns a deathly pale
C#m F#
You're talking to me through your veil
E E7
I hear you wail, so please
A F#7 B A
Carry the lantern light
E B
The servants sleep, the doors are barred
C#m F#
You hear the stopping of my heart
E E7 A
You never part, so please...carry the lantern high!
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
B = X 2 4 4 4 2
B7 = X 2 1 2 0 2
C#m = X 4 6 6 5 4
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
E7 = 0 2 2 1 3 0
F# = 2 4 4 3 2 2
F#7 = 2 4 2 3 2 2
G#m = 4 6 6 4 4 4
How to play The Lantern
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.