Numb (ver. 1)
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All gtrs. in Drop D, down 1/2 step:
6 = C sharp 3 = F sharp
5 = G sharp 2 = A sharp
4 = C sharp 1 = D sharp
Gm Eb
I'm tired of being what you want me to be,
Bb
feeling so faithless,
F
lost under the surface.
Gm Eb Bb
I don't know what you're expecting of me put under the pressure of walking in your shoes.
Eb
Caught in the under-tow,
F
just caught in the under-tow.
Gm Bb
Ev'ry step that I take is another mistake to you.
Eb
(Caught in the under-tow,
F
just caught in the under-tow.)
G5 Eb5
I've become so numb,
Bb5/F
I can't feel you there,
F5
become so tired,
G5
so much more aware.
Eb5
I'm becoming this,
Bb5/F F5 Gm
all I want to do is be more like me and be less like you.
Eb
Can't you see that you're smothering me,
Bb
holding too tightly,
F
afraid to lose control.
Gm Eb Bb F
'Cause ev'rything that you thought I would be has fallen apart right in front of you.
Eb
(Caught in the under-tow,
F
just caught in the under-tow.)
Gm Bb
Ev'ry step that I take is another mistake to you.
Eb
(Caught in the under-tow,
F
just caught in the under-tow.)
Gm Bb
And ev'ry second I waste is more than I can take.
G5 Eb5
I've become so numb,
Bb5/F
I can't feel you there,
F5
become so tired,
G5
so much more aware.
Eb5
I'm becoming this,
Bb5/F F5 Eb5
all I want to do is be more like me and be less like you.
F5 G5 A5 Bb5 D5 Eb5
And I know I may end up failing too.
F5 D5
But I know you were just like me with someone disappointed in you.
G5 Eb5
I've become so numb,
Bb5/F
I can't feel you there,
F5
become so tired,
G5
so much more aware.
Eb5
I'm becoming this,
Bb5/F F5 G5 Eb5
all I want to do is be more like me and be less like I've become so numb.
(you.)
Bb5/F
(I can't feel you there.)
F5
(I'm tired of being what you want me to be.)
G5 Eb5
I've become so numb.
Bb5/F
(I can't feel you there)
F5
(I'm tired of being what you want me to be.)
How to play Numb (ver. 1)
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 D. 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.