Yours Is No Disgrace
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Caesar's Palace, morning glory, silly human race
On a sailing ship to nowhere, leaving any place
If the summer changed to winter, yours is no disgrace
Battleships confide in me and tell me where you are
Shining, flying, purple wolfhound, show me where you are
Lost in summer, born in winter, travel very far
Lost in losing circumstances, that's just where you are
Yesterday a morning came, a smile upon your face
Caesar's Palace, morning glory, silly human, silly human race
On a sailing ship to nowhere, leaving any place
If the summer changed to winter, yours is no, yours is no disgrace
Yours is no disgrace
Yours is no disgrace
Death defying, mutilated armies scatter the earth
Crawling out of dirty holes, their morals, their morals disappear
Yesterday a morning came, a smile upon your face
Caesar's Palace, morning glory, silly human, silly human, silly human race
On a sailing ship to nowhere, leaving any place
If the summer changed to winter, yours is no, yours is no disgrace
Yours is no disgrace
Yours is no disgrace
Battleships confide in me and tell me where you are
Shining, flying, purple wolfhound, show me where you are
Lost in summer, born in winter, travel very far
Lost in losing circumstances, that's just where you are
Yours Is No Disgrace
Released by the progressive rock band Yes, "Yours Is No Disgrace" stands as a defining track from their 1973 album *Fragile*. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of intricate guitar work, complex time signatures, and soaring vocal harmonies that characterized their mid-1970s era. Featuring the iconic "Yes" guitar riff, the composition showcases the collaborative spirit of the band's lineup, including Jon Anderson on vocals and Rick Wakeman on keyboards. It remains a staple of their discography, often performed live to demonstrate the group's technical prowess and emotional depth. The track has been covered by numerous artists over the decades, cementing its status as a classic within the progressive rock genre.