“It’s Alright” was written and sung by drummer Bill Ward. Originally resistant to sing the song for fear of offending Ozzy Osbourne, he was encouraged by the band to do it. The song is a ballad presents the message of peace and love to a Black Sabbath album.
[Verse 1]
Told you once about your friends and neighbours
They were always seeking, but they'll never find it
[Chorus]
It's alright, yes, it's alright
[Verse 2]
Where to go and where to see?
It's always been that way and it can never be
[Chorus]
It's alright, yes, it's alright
[Verse 3]
Give it all and ask for no return
And very soon you'll see and you'll begin to learn
[Chorus]
That's it's alright, yes, it's alright
[Bridge]
Uh, uhhh-uhh
Uhh-uhh, uh-uh-uhhh
[Chorus]
It's alright, yes, it's alright
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 4]
Don't you know that it's so good for you
You can be making love and see it all go through
[Chorus]
But it's alright, yes, it's alright
[Verse 5]
Someone told you once about your friends and neighbours
They were always seeking but they'll never find it
[Chorus]
It's alright, yes, it's alright
[Outro]
Oh, ohhh-oh
Uh, uhhh-uhh
Uh, uhhh-uhh
It’s Alright was written by Bill Ward.
It’s Alright was produced by Tony Iommi.
Black Sabbath released It’s Alright on Sat Sep 25 1976.
In his autobiography, Osbourne praises the performance, enthusing,
He’s got a great voice, Bill, and I was more than happy for him to do the honours.