'Paranoid' by Black Sabbath - Adam Pearce (Acoustic Cover)

I played this as a joke during one of my acoustic shows expecting it to sound terrible. It actually didn't sound half bad! Now, it's one of my favorites to whip out on acoustic guitar and watch the crowd's expressions.

Black Sabbath is - and always will be - one of the heaviest and greatest rock bands of all time. And I know I messed up some lyrics, but that's rock n' roll, baby!



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Lyrics:

Finished with my woman 'cause
She couldn't help me with my mind
People think I'm insane because
I am frowning all the time
All day long I think of things
But nothing seems to satisfy
Think I'll lose my mind
If I don't find something to pacify
Can you help me
Occupy my brain?
Oh yeah
I need someone to show me
The things in life that I can't find
I can't see the things that make
True happiness, I must be blind
Make a joke and I will sigh
And you will laugh and I will cry
Happiness I cannot feel
And love to me is so unreal
And so as you hear these words
Telling you now of my state
I tell you to enjoy life
I wish I could but it's too late

[ReelRushLisa]

One man’s “disaster” can be another person’s treasure. This is awesome.

[JustinDeCusati]

I can finally hear and understand all the lyrics! Great job on a tricky task!

[jamminjames]

I searched for Black Sabbath acoustic cover. This was the first song. 👏👏 Impressive and 🤯

[leilsonlima]

The moment I heard you singing, I ran and took my pandeiro to play with you ...👊

[mikeg]

Disaster or not, you inspired me to attempt the same. It sounded awesome. Cheers mike

[destiny-mtcc]

I've watched this too many time on repeat. This cover is honestly my favorite!

[christopherbilotta]

Excellent Smithers....Release the hounds!!!

[Tyler-rzyo]

I’ve never seen that song done on acoustic, you totally did it justice! You should do some more Alice In Chains. Keep up the good shit!

[bradyjones]

DAMMITT MANN!!! That was for real brother. Thanks for hooking an old hippie up!!!

[angelo-adrianramos]

This is one hell of an acoustic cover! Luv it!🤘👍🏻

[Adaj]

I don’t know if I can say this on you tube, but HELL YES MAN!!! Blown away🤗🤗

[sherritran]

As always Adam, Fantastic!! Rock N Roll !!! 🙏🎶🎸

[ubertwerpify]

i didnt think it could be done - HA! well done - more like this !

[jonathanfenech]

Tou call that a disaster??!!! Def music to my ears. Rock on brother.

[dredwine]

Absolutely amazing dude. Shredding the acoustic.

[nilsonpompeo]

OMG !! Awesome ! I never imagined that you would do something from black sabbath. Great !

[alesabram]

Great performance, thank you. Grettings from Slovenia