The song was written by Gene Simmons and Stephen Coronel during their days with Wicked Lester/Rainbow 1971/1972. The original title was “Little Lady”.
“Goin' Blind” had a history before KISS– being performed live by Rainbow as “Little Lady” – However, it was Paul Stanley who came up with the lyric...
[Verse 1]
And I know how it's to be
There is nothing more for you and I
Some are young, and some are free
But I think I'm goin' blind
[Chorus]
'Cause I think I'm goin' blind
And I know how it's to be, yeah
[Verse 2]
Little lady, can't you see?
You're so young and so much different than I
I'm ninety-three, you're sixteen
Can't you see I'm goin' blind?
[Chorus]
'Cause I think I'm goin' blind
And I know how it's to be, yeah
[Guitar solo]
[Chorus]
'Cause I think I'm goin' blind
And I know how it's to be, yeah
[Verse 3]
You're much younger, can't you see?
There is nothing more for you and I
I'm ninety-three, you're sixteen
And I think I'm goin' blind
[Chorus]
Yes, I think I'm goin' blind
And I know how it's to be, yeah
Goin’ Blind was written by Stephen Coronel & Gene Simmons.
Goin’ Blind was produced by Richie Wise & Kenny Kerner.
KISS released Goin’ Blind on Tue Oct 22 1974.