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"Black Sabbath" is a song by British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, written in 1969 and released on the band's debut album, Black Sabbath.
According to the band, the song was inspired by an experience that Geezer Butler had related to Ozzy Osbourne. In the days of Earth, Butler painted his apartment matte black and placed several inverted crucifixes on the walls. Osbourne gave Butler a book about witchcraft. He read the book and placed the book on a shelf before going to sleep. Read more on Last.fm.
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Black Sabbath Lyrics
While earlier tracks by bands such as Led Zeppelin and Iron Butterfly still cause debates over whether they’re hard rock or heavy metal, Black Sabbath’s debut album and its title track are undeniably the… Read More
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
What is this that stands before me?
Figure in black which points at me
Turn 'round quick and start to run
Find out I'm the chosen one
Oh, no
[Verse 2]
Big black shape with eyes of fire
Tellin' people their desire
Satan's sittin' there, he's smilin'
Watches those flames get higher and higher
Oh, no, no, please, God, help me
[Bridge]
Is it the end, my friend?
Satan's comin' 'round the bend
People runnin' 'cause they're scared
The people better go and beware
No, no, please, no
[Guitar Solo]
[Instrumental Outro]
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