First appearing on Vol. 4 in 1972, “Changes” is a piano ballad mainly inspired by drummer Bill Ward’s ongoing breakup with his first wife. As explained in Osbourne’s autobiography, while in the studio and experimenting with the piano, guitarist Tony Iommi composed the song’s sentimental melody. This...
[Verse 1]
I feel unhappy, I feel so sad
I've lost the best friend that I ever had
She was my woman, I loved her so
But it's too late now, I've let her go
[Chorus]
I'm going through changes
I'm going through changes
[Verse 2]
We shared the years, we shared each day
In love, together, we found the way
But soon, the world had its evil way
My heart was blinded, love went astray
[Chorus]
I'm going through changes
I'm going through changes
[Verse 3]
It took so long to realise
And I can still hear her last goodbyes
Now, all my days are filled with tears
Wish I could go back and change these years
[Chorus]
I'm going through changes
I'm going through changes
Changes was written by Bill Ward & Ozzy Osbourne & Tony Iommi & Geezer Butler.
Changes was produced by Tony Iommi & Black Sabbath.
Black Sabbath released Changes on Mon Sep 25 1972.