Sweet Leaf is the first and opening track of Black Sabbath's third studio album Master of Reality.
The track has become a fan-favorite amongst fans and was included in the We Sold Our Soul for Rock 'n' Roll greatest hits album.
Lyrics
Alright now! Won't you listen? When I first met you, didn't realize I can't forget you or your surprise You introduced me to my mind And left me wanting you and your kind Oh, yeah I love you Oh you know it My life was empty forever on a down Until you took me, showed me around My life is free now, my life is clear I love you sweet leaf, though you can't hear, Oh, yeah Come on now Try it out Straight people don't know what you're about They put you down and shut you out You gave to me a new belief And soon the world will love you sweet leaf Oh yeah, baby
Trivia
- The tape-looped coughing at the beginning of the song is that of Tony Iommi after Ozzy gave him a joint.
- The title of the song is taken from an Irish cigarette package with the slogan "It's the sweet leaf".
| Master of Reality |
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| Sweet Leaf, After Forever, Embryo, Children of the Grave, Orchid, Lord of This World, Solitude, Into the Void |