Ozzy Osbourne

Released: January 10, 2020

Featuring: Elton John

Songwriter: Ozzy Osbourne Duff McKagan Chad Smith Billy Walsh watt

Producer: Slash Tom Herbert watt

[Verse 1: Ozzy Osbourne]
I was unprepared for fame then everybody knew my name
No more lonely nights, it's all for you
I have traveled many miles, I've seen tears and I've seen smiles
Just remember that it's all for you

[Pre-Chorus: Ozzy Osbourne]
Don't forget me as the colours fade
When the lights go down, it's just an empty stage
Okay

[Chorus: Ozzy Osbourne]
Yes, I've been a bad guy, been higher than the blue sky
And the truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man
I've made mama cry, don't know why I'm still alive
Yes, the truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man

[Verse 2: Elton John]
Many times, I lost control, they tried to kill my rock 'n' roll
Just remember I'm still here for you
I don't wanna say goodbye, when I do, you'll be alright
After all, I did it all for you

[Pre-Chorus: Ozzy Osbourne]
Don't forget me as the colours fade
When the lights go down, it's just an empty stage
Okay

[Chorus: Ozzy Osbourne]
Yes, I've been a bad guy, been higher than the blue sky
And the truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man
I've made mama cry, don't know why I'm still alive
Yes, the truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus: Ozzy Osbourne]
Yes, I've been a bad guy, been higher than the blue sky
And the truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man
I've made mama cry, don't know why I'm still alive
Yes, the truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man

John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English vocalist, songwriter, and television personality informally referred to as “The Godfather of Heavy Metal.” He rose to prominence in the early 1970s as the lead vocalist of the rock band Black Sabbath, whose sound was influential to the development of heavy metal.

Ozzy was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 over his substance abuse, later sharing, “I was no more fucked up than the rest of them. It was bullshit.” Despite his ensuing depression and continued substance abuse, Sabbath’s manager and his daughter (Sharon Ardon, later Sharon Osbourne) quickly helped him launch a solo career that has been called one of the most unlikely comebacks and most successful enterprises in the history of rock.

His first two albums, featuring former Quiet Riot virtuoso guitarist Randy Rhoads, immediately brought Ozzy to a comparable level of success to his previous band. Both albums are still hailed as having “helped redefine heavy metal.” When Rhoads died in a 1982 plane crash, Ozzy was devastated and considered quitting music, but Sharon insisted he press on.

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