How to Format Lyrics:

  • Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorus
  • Lyrics should be broken down into individual lines
  • Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc.
  • Use italics (<i>lyric</i>) and bold (<b>lyric</b>) to distinguish between different vocalists in the same song part
  • If you don’t understand a lyric, use [?]

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What did Black Sabbath say about "The Wizard"?
Genius Answer

In a 2005 interview with Metal Sludge, Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler said the song’s lyrics were influenced by the wizard Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings. It was also believed to be about the band’s drug dealer at the time.

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