The Red Lantern
Performer(s): Fred Fisher



The Chinese tell a story that's full of mystic glory
of the Orient, a tale of wonderment
by the temple walls, each night
they burn a red, red lantern bright 
to their ancient warrior maid they pray

From English sire descended her blood with China blended
eyes of Saxon blue, skin of yellow hue
at the call of war's command 
her heart turned to her Motherland
ever more they honor her and say

Shine on Red Lantern, through the gloomy night 
Over fields of white, Shine on Red Lantern
over poppies bright, where she sleeps tonight 
While temple bells to the God of war is calling
While thru the moonlight the yellow dragons crawling
Come with sword in hand, save your China land
Shine on Red Lantern, send your silver beams 
Over hills and streams
Shine on Red Lantern till the morning gleams
Wake her from her dreams
Sound the tom tom till they come
Beat the cymbal and the drum 
Shine on Red Lantern shine on