Paranoid
BeginnerBlack Sabbath
Classic Rock · 4 chords
Tony Iommi's classic with heavy power chords. One of the most influential riffs in metal history.
Chords used in this song
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About the chords in "Paranoid"
"Paranoid" by Black Sabbath uses the chords Em, D, C, G. This is a beginner difficulty classic rock song. Click any chord above to see multiple fretboard diagrams and fingering options on a standard-tuned guitar.