Comfortably Numb
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Bm
Hello
A
Is there anybody in there ?
G Em
Just nod if you can hear me
Bm
Is there anyone at home ?
Bm
Come on now
A
I hear your feeling down
G Em
I can ease your pain
Bm
And get you on your feet again
Bm
Relax Relax Relax
A
I'll need some information first
G Em
Just the basic facts
Bm
Can you show me where it hurts?
D A4
There is no pain you are receding
D A4
A distant ship smoke on the horizon
C G
You are only coming through in waves
C G
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying
D A4
When I was a child I had a fever
D A4
My hands felt just like two ballons
C G
Now I've got that feeling once again
C
I can't explain, you would not understand
G
This is not how I am
A C G D
I have become comfortably numb.
Solo: D A D A C G C G
A C G D
I have become comfortably numb.
Bm
O.K. OK OK!
A
Just a little pinprick
G Em
There'll be no more aaaaaaaah!
Bm
But you may feel a little sick
Can you stand up?
A
I do believe it's working, good
G Em
That'll keep you going through the show
Bm
Come on it's time to go.
D A4
There is no pain, you are receding
D A4
A distant ship smoke on the horizon
C G
You are only coming through in waves
C G
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying
D A4
When I was a child, I caught a fleeting glimpse
D A4
Out of the corner of my eye
C G
I turned to look but it was gone
C
I cannot put my finger on it now
The child is grown
G
The dream is gone
A C G D
And I have become comfortably numb.
Solo 2 Bm A G Em Bm...
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.