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Paranoid

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[Intro]
Em   D  G  D Em
[Verse 1]
EmFinished with my woman 'cause she cDouldn't help me wGith mDy mEmind
EmPeople think I'm insane because I Dam frowning alGl tDhe tEmime
EmAll day long I think of things but nDothing seems to sGatDisfEmy
EmThink I'll lose my mind if I don't fDind something to GpacDifEmy
EmCan you help me, Doccupy my Embrain?
Oh yeDah
Em   C   D
[Verse 2]
EmI need someone to show me the thDings in life that GI caDn't fEmind
EmI can't see the things that make true hDappiness, I Gmust Dbe bEmlind
EmMake a joke and I will sigh and yDou will laugh and GI wiDll cEmry
EmHappiness I cannot feel and lDove to me is Gso uDnreaEml
EmAnd so as you hear these words tellinDg you now oGf mDy sEmtate
EmI tell you to enjoy life I wDish I could but iGt's tDoo lEmate
Em   C   D

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The story behind the song

"Paranoid" was a last-minute addition to Black Sabbath's 1970 album of the same name, written as a three-minute filler. The lyrics were quickly penned by Geezer Butler, with Ozzy Osbourne singing them as he read them. The song became the album's title track after the record company preferred it over "War Pigs." Despite some controversy surrounding misheard lyrics, the song captures a feeling of restless anxiety and searching for connection.

AI-written from these sources:Paranoid (Black Sabbath song) — Wikipedia ↗Black Sabbath — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Paranoid

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[Intro]

Em D G D Em

[Verse 1]

Em D G D Em

Finished with my woman 'cause she couldn't help me with my mind

Em D G D Em

People think I'm insane because I am frowning all the time

Em D G D Em

All day long I think of things but nothing seems to satisfy

Em D G D Em

Think I'll lose my mind if I don't find something to pacify

Em D Em

Can you help me, occupy my brain?

Oh yeah

Em C D

[Verse 2]

Em D G D Em

I need someone to show me the things in life that I can't find

Em D G D Em

I can't see the things that make true happiness, I must be blind

Em D G D Em

Make a joke and I will sigh and you will laugh and I will cry

Em D G D Em

Happiness I cannot feel and love to me is so unreal

Em D G D Em

And so as you hear these words telling you now of my state

Em D G D Em

I tell you to enjoy life I wish I could but it's too late

Em C D

About Paranoid Chords by Black Sabbath

Learn how to play Paranoid by Black Sabbath with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Paranoid chords”, “Paranoid guitar chords”, or “Black Sabbath Paranoid chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Paranoid chords and for experienced players who want accurate Paranoid lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, D, G, C.

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What key is "Paranoid" in?

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