Paranoid Chords and Lyrics by Black Sabbath

Em                                D                G    D   Em (G)
Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind
Em                              D              G   D   Em (G)
People think I'm insane because I am frowning all the time
 
Em  C  D  Em
 
Em                                  D               G D  Em (G)
All day long I think of things but nothing seems to satisfy
Em                                 D                G  D  Em (G)
Think I'll lose my mind if I don't find something to pacify
 
[Bridge]
Em
Can you help me
D         Em
Occupy my brain
   D
Oh yeah
 
Em D G D Em (G)
 
[Verse]
Em                           D                   G  D    Em (G)
I need someone to show me the things in life that I can't find
Em                                    D           G    D  Em (G)
I can't see the things that make true happiness I must be blind
 
[Solo]
Em D G  D    Em
Em D G  D    Em
Em D G  D    Em
Em D G  D    Em
 
Em D G  D    Em
Em D G  D    Em
 
[Verse]
Em                               D                 G  D  Em (G)
Make a joke and I will sigh and you will laugh and I will cry
Em                           D            G  D  Em (G)
Happiness I cannot feel and love to me is so unreal
 
Em  C  D  Em
 
Em                                D            G  D  Em (G)
And so as you hear these words telling you now of my state
Em                         D                G    D   Em (G)
I tell you to enjoy life I wish I could but it's too late
 
[Outro]
Em D G D Em G
Em D G D Em

“Paranoid” is one of the most iconic songs by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath. It was released as the title track of their second studio album, “Paranoid,” in 1970. The song was written by the band’s members, primarily guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, with drummer Bill Ward contributing to the music as well.

The song “Paranoid” is often credited with helping to define the heavy metal genre, featuring its signature aggressive guitar riff and dark lyrics. It was a departure from the blues-inspired rock prevalent at the time and showcased a heavier, more menacing sound.

The album “Paranoid” was released by the record label Vertigo in the United Kingdom and Warner Bros. Records in the United States. It received critical acclaim upon its release and achieved commercial success, reaching number one in the UK Albums Chart and number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US.

“Paranoid” the song remains one of Black Sabbath’s most popular and enduring tracks. It has been covered by numerous artists and featured in various forms of media, solidifying its status as a classic in the heavy metal genre. The album “Paranoid” has sold over four million copies in the United States alone and has been certified 4x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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