Hello! Below you'll find my "Comfortably Numb" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by Pink Floyd is near and dear to my heart. The chords themselves are very easy, and I show you how to do those great "strings" arpeggios as well.
Enjoy!
Comfortably Numb Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Comfortably Numb:
Comfortably Numb Chords & Lyrics
Note: Aside from Em7, any chord throughout can be (add2)
[Intro]
| Bm | Bm |
[Verse 1]
Bm A
Hello, is there anybody in there?
G (F#) Em7 Bm
Just nod if you can hear me, is there anyone home?
Bm A
Come on, now, I hear you're feeling down
G (F#) Em7 Bm
Well, I can ease your pain, get you on your feet again
Bm A G (F#) Em7
Relax, I need some information, first, just the basic facts
Bm
Can you show me where it hurts?
[Chorus]
D A
There is no pain you are receding
D A
A distant ship's 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 A
When I was a child I had a fever
D A
My hands felt just like two balloons
C G
Now I've got that feeling once again, I can't explain
C G
You would not understand, this is not how I am
A C G D
I.........I have become comfortably numb
[Solo]
| D | A | D | A |
| C | G | C | G |
| D | A | D | A |
| C | G | C | G |
A C G D
I.........I have become comfortably numb
[Verse 2]
Bm A G (F#) Em7
O.K., just a little pinprick, there'll be no more (Aaaaah)
Bm Bm
But you may feel a little sick. Can you stand up?
A
I do believe it's working good
G (F#) Em7
That'll keep you going through the show
Bm
Come on it's time to go
Bm
Come on it's time to go
[Chorus]
D A
There is no pain you are receding
D A
A distant ship's 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 A
When I was a child I caught a fleeting glimpse
D A
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
G
The child is grown, the dream is gone
A C G D
I.........I have become comfortably numb
[Solo]
| Bm | A | G (F#) Em | Bm | (repeat and fade)
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Comfortably Numb Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Comfortably Numb" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Comfortably Numb" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
