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The Prophet Lyrics by Yes

The Studio Albums 1969-1987

1970

[Verse 1]
Long ago a tall man told a tale of yesterday
Searching for the truth to life and not for just a way
Finding pleasure from the sounds his ears they did obey
In his life a moment's pleasure never to delay
He was lost and in his trust he found a new meaning
Seeing the things in different lights his life was redeeming

[Verse 2]
Words of peace would fill his mind and change his way of life
Peaceful meetings with his heart have made him more alive
Meeting wise old women on the cliffs of life itself
Asking not for just meaning, more for just himself
Soon we'll be as he proclaimed in a new way of living
Take the things you need in life but remember the giving

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
Prophesy within your mind and you will work it out
Prophesy that some will die but only those who doubt
Then you'll never worry as sometimes you used to do
Just remember when you're gone there's someone after you, you
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About “The Prophet” by Yes

Read the complete lyrics to "The Prophet" by Yes from the album "The Studio Albums 1969-1987" in 1970. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under British Rock, Symphonic Rock, Jazz Rock.

"The Prophet" is performed by Yes. from the album "The Studio Albums 1969-1987" in 1970 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Prophet", explore more songs by Yes using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Prophet" is credited to Yes. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Prophet" appears on "The Studio Albums 1969-1987" in 1970.

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