I've Seen All Good People
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I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way Take a straight and stronger course To the corner of your life Make the white queen run so fast She hasn't got time to make you a wife 'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time And its news is captured For the queen to use! Move me on to any black square Use me anytime you want Just remember that the goal Is for us all to capture all we want (Move me on to any black square) Don't surround yourself with yourself Move on back two squares Send an instant karma to me Initial it with loving care (Don't surround yourself) 'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time And its news is captured For the queen to use! Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda (Don't surround yourself with yourself) Don't surround yourself with yourself (Don't surround yourself) Move on back two squares Send an instant karma to me (Send an instant karma to me) Initial it with loving care (Don't surround yourself) 'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time And its news is captured For the queen to use! Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda (All we are saying) Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda (Is give peace a chance) Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda (All we are saying) Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda (Is give peace a chance 'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time And it's news is captured I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way
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Written by: CHRIS SQUIRE, JON ANDERSON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Background Information"I've Seen All Good People" is a song by progressive rock band Yes.
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Released in 1971The song was released in 1971 as part of their fourth studio album "The Yes Album".
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Song FormatIt is a two-part song consisting of "Your Move" and "All Good People".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Single ReleaseThe single release, edited down to 3:30 from its original 6:56 length, consisted only of "Your Move".
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Chess ReferenceThe song references to the game of Chess with phrases like "move me onto any black square" and "make the white queen run so fast".
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VocalistThe song was majorly sung by Jon Anderson, the band's vocalist, lyricist, and creative force.
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Musical StructureIt combines acoustic guitar, layered vocal harmonies, progressive keyboard, and tight rock guitar work.
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Live Performances"I've Seen All Good People" became a live staple for Yes and frequently features in the band's concert setlists.
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Appearances in MediaThe song was included in several TV shows and films including "Almost Famous" and "Freaks and Geeks".
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InspirationsAnderson once mentioned that The Beatles were a huge influence when he wrote "Your Move".
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Limited EditionIn 2019, a limited edition 7-inch picture disc of "Your Move" was released on Record Store Day.
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Versions and CoversOver the years, various artists have covered "I've Seen All Good People," including notably Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs in 2009.
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Song LegacyFans of the band view "I've Seen All Good People" as one of Yes's best and most popular songs, and it is remembered as a key highlight of their early years on stage.
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