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Solitude


The song "Solitude" by Black Sabbath is originally played in the key of C minor. It was released on their 1971 album "Master of Reality." The track was written by guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. "Solitude" is known for its haunting and melancholic atmosphere, characterized by slow tempo and introspective lyrics. Interestingly, it is one of the few Black Sabbath songs that features acoustic guitar prominently. Overall, "Solitude" showcases the band's ability to create a somber and atmospheric piece within the realm of heavy metal.

Solitude - Black Sabbath
Master Of Reality (1971)

d g g a# a g , f f g a ( g - f - d )
My name it means nothing, my fortune is less
d g g a# a g , f f g a g
My future is shrouded in dark wilderness
a# a g a# a ( g - a ) , f f f ( g - f - d )
Sunshine is far away, clouds linger on
g g g a g f , a# a g ( a - g )
Everything I possessed, now, they are gone
f a g , f a g
They are gone, they are gone...

d g g a# a g , f f g a ( g - f - d )
Oh, where can I go to and what can I do?
g g a# a g , f f f g a g
Nothing can please me, only thoughts are of you
a# ( a - g ) a# g f ( x4 ) g f d
You just laughed when I begged you to stay
g g g ( a - g - f ) f a# a g ( a - g )
I've not stopped crying since you went away
f g ( a - g ) , f g ( a - g )
You went away, you went away...

D D F D ( C - D ) C ( a# - C ) , a g f ( f - g )
The world is a lonely place, you're on your own
g g g a g f , f f f ( g - f - d )
Guess I will go home, sit down and moan
D F D ( C - D ) F D D C a# g
Crying and thinking is all that I do
g g g a ( g - f ) f a# a g ( a - g )
Memories I have remind me of you
f ( f - g ) , f ( f - g )
Of you, of you...

composição de Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward e Ozzy Osbourne