The Lantern
The story behind the song
"The Lantern" tells a poignant story of enduring love beyond death, where one lover grieves the loss of another but holds onto hope. The lantern itself serves as a powerful metaphor, symbolizing the mystical connection that bridges life and death, and the guiding light that promises a future reunion. This song, from the 1967 album Their Satanic Majesties Request, blends blues and folk influences with chimes and a horn arrangement. It plays like a tender, hopeful elegy, exploring the spiritual dimensions of love and loss.
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The Lantern
by The Rolling Stones
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About The Lantern Chords by The Rolling Stones
Learn how to play The Lantern by The Rolling Stones with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Lantern chords”, “The Lantern guitar chords”, or “The Rolling Stones The Lantern chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy The Lantern chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Lantern lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, G#m, A, B, F#7, B7.
FAQ — The Lantern by The Rolling Stones
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Is "The Lantern" easy to play on guitar?
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What key is "The Lantern" in?
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