Numb
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Intro: G Ab Ab G (x2)
[Verso 1]
G Ab Ab G
I breathe
G Ab Ab G
I breathe again
G Ab
My mind
Ab G G
Is set to stun again
Ab Ab G
And make you dull again
[Verso 2]
G Ab
Not all of my scars are visible
Ab G
Not all of my thoughts are pitiful
G N.C.
My exaltation's chemical, uh
G Ab
I know that I'm stuck inside rut
Ab G
But now that I've taken twice as much, oh oh yeah
[Ponte]
N.C. G Ab
I just feel nothing at all
Ab G G Ab Ab
And I'm not stopping till I detach from you
G G Ab
I just feel nothing at all
Ab G G Ab Ab
And I'm not stopping till I detach from you
G G Ab G
Uh
G G Ab Ab G
I'm numb
verse 3
Ab Ab
I breathe
G G
I breathe again
Ab G
I need to find some release
G
Until the fever ends
G
And I slip away again
N.C.
Not all of my scars are visible
Ab
Not all of my pain is physical
G
This apathy is beautiful, uh
[Ponte]
N.C. G Ab
I just feel nothing at all
Ab G G Ab Ab
And I'm not stopping till I detach from you
G G Ab
I just feel nothing at all
Ab G G Ab Ab
And I'm not stopping till I detach from you
G
I'm so numb
Instrumental
G Ab Ab G x4
[Ponte]
N.C. G Ab
I just feel nothing at all
Ab G G Ab Ab
And I'm not stopping till I detach from you
G G Ab
I just feel nothing at all
Ab G G Ab Ab
And I'm not stopping till I detach from you
I'm so numb
(And I'm not stopping till I detach from you
N.C. G Ab
I just feel nothing at all
Ab G G Ab Ab
And I'm not stopping till I detach from you
G
I'm so numb)
How to play Numb
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.