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Paranoid

Black Sabbath

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Paranoid by Black Sabbath

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Metal Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Riff)
  E5   E5   E5   E5

Verse 1
FiE5nished With My Woman  'CauE5se She Couldn't Help Me With D5My Mind                  G5    D5   E5​
PeE5ople Think I'm Insane  BecE5ause I Am Frowning D5All The Time          G5    D5     E5​

Instruments
  E5   C5 D5   E5   E5
  E5   C5 D5   E5   E5

Verse 2
AlE5l Day Long, I ThinkE5 Of Things  But Nothing Seems D5To Sa  -  Ti  -  Sfy      G5    D5      E5​
ThE5ink I'll Lose My Mind If E5I Don't Find SomethiD5ng To Pa - Ci - Fy       G5     D5    E5​
  E5             E5  Can You Help Me         D5  Occupy D5My Brain?   Oh,E5 Yeah    E5       D5     D5​

Instruments
  E5   E5   D5   G5 D5 E5  [X2]

Verse 3
I E5Need Someone To Show ME5e  The Things In Life ThaD5t I   Can't  Find       G5   D5      E5​
I E5Can't See The ThingE5s That Make True Happiness    I MD5ust Be Blind         G5    D5     E5​

Guitar Solo
  E5   E5   D5   G5 D5 E5  [X4]

Verse 4
MaE5ke A Joke And I WillE5 Sigh   And You Will LaughD5 And I   Will    Cry    G5    D5      E5​
HaE5ppiness, I Cannot FeeE5l   And Love, To Me, D5Is So Un - Real   G5     D5     E5​

Verse 5
AnE5d So, As You Hear ThesE5e Words  Telling You, Now, OD5f My State            G5   D5     E5​
I E5Tell You To EnjoE5y Life   I Wish I CD5ould, But It's TooG5 Late D5      E5​
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Paranoid?

The chords for Paranoid are: E5, D5, G5, C5

What is the original key of Paranoid?

The original key is E5.

What is the difficulty of playing Paranoid?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Paranoid in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Paranoid be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Paranoid on ukulele?

Chord Paranoid can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Paranoid?

Paranoid uses 4 chords: E5, D5, G5, C5

What is the easiest way to play Paranoid?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Paranoid released in?

Paranoid was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Paranoid?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Paranoid to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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