Numb
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Intro B A#m D# G#m
Bm C# F#m
Am E A D
G E F#
[Verso 1]
B A#m D# G#m
Hon, please forgive me if I ever did you wrong
Bm C# F#m
I'll be your candle; burn me upside down
Am E A D
From now on, I won't sleep on my arms
( G E F# )
[Verso 2]
B A#m D# G#m
Numb, is how I feel deep inside my soul
Bm C# F#m
Need to feel that I am on the line
Am E A D
I'm sorry that I dragged you down my way
( G E F# )
( B A#m D# G#m )
( Bm C# F#m )
( Am E A D )
[Verso 3]
B A#m D# G#m
Hon, I never meant to cheat you out of time
Bm C# F#m
In cold mornings when our sheets are warm
Am E A D
I see a flower with no needles on (So far)
( G E F# )
[Verso 4]
B A#m D# G#m
Stung, and there's a bee that gave it all away
Bm C# F#m
Pretty eyes now filled with pain
Am E A D
A young confusion, what a shame
( G E F# )
Final B A#m D# G#m
Bm C# F#m
Am E A D
G E F#
B A#m D# G#m
Bm C# F#m
Am E A D
How to play Numb
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.