This song is about a disaster about to befall upon an unsuspecting village. The Jew’s harp, in the beginning, was played by producer Rodger Bain.
[Verse]
Red sun rising in the sky
Sleeping village cock’rel’s cry
Soft breeze blowing in the trees
Peace of mind, feel at ease
[Instrumental: "Bit of Finger"]
Sleeping Village was written by Tony Iommi & Geezer Butler & Bill Ward & Ozzy Osbourne.
Sleeping Village was produced by Rodger Bain.
Black Sabbath released Sleeping Village on Fri Feb 13 1970.