"The Wizard" is a song by the English heavy metal rock band Black Sabbath from their 1970 album Black Sabbath. "The Wizard" was selected as their debut single in France, backed by "Evil Woman" which was released as A-side in many other countries. It was also the B-side to the 1970 single "Paranoid", which reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"The Wizard" is about a wizard who uses his magic to encourage people he encounters. In a 2005 interview with Metal Sludge, Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler said the song's lyrics were influenced by the wizard Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings.

Written by: John Osbourne, Terence Butler, Frank Iommi, W.t. Ward Album: Black Sabbath Released: 1970

Misty morning, clouds in the sky Without warning, the wizard walks by Casting his shadow, weaving his spell Funny clothes, tinkling bell

Never talking Just keeps walking Spreading his magic

Evil power disappears Demons worry when the wizard is near He turns tears into joy Everyone's happy when the wizard walks by

Never talking Just keeps walking Spreading his magic

Sun is shining, clouds have gone by All the people give a happy sigh He has passed by, giving his sign

Left all the people feeling so fine Never talking Just keeps walking Spreading his magic.