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Master of Reality
1971 5:05
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Black Sabbath Heavy Metal 1971 A minor
Capo Advisor 0 A minor · Original key

About Sweet Leaf

"Sweet Leaf" is a heavy metal track by Black Sabbath, featured on their third album Master of Reality, released in August 1971. The song opens with one of rock's most recognizable riff-driven intros and showcases Tony Iommi's down-tuned, sludgy guitar work that helped define the heavy metal genre. It remains a rewarding study piece for electric guitarists exploring slow, powerful riffing and the roots of metal tone.

  • Tony Iommi tuned his guitar down to C# to accommodate his injured fingertips, giving 'Sweet Leaf' its distinctively heavy, low sound.
  • The song runs just over five minutes, giving guitarists extended time with its iconic main riff and mid-section breakdown.
  • A Rolling Stone reader's poll ranked 'Sweet Leaf' among Black Sabbath's best songs, cementing its status as a genre landmark.

How to Play Sweet Leaf

Key: A minor · Tempo: 82 BPM

Loop each section and focus on clean, even timing rather than speed, with the metronome at 82 BPM.

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