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Brain Damage Chords

Pink Floyd Intermediate Key of D 4 Chords 3 min read
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Em

A surreal exploration of mental alienation from Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon”. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Arpeggiated Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a clean, slightly delayed strum to match the song’s dreamy, off-kilter feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
D A
The lunatic is on the grass
D A
The lunatic is on the grass
D A Bm G
Remembering games and daft lame tunes
D A D
His cornflakes are turning to grey
 

Verse 2

 
D A
The lunatic is in the hall
D A
The lunatics are in my hall
D A Bm G
The papers hold their folded faces to the floor
D A D
And every day the paperboy brings more
 

Chorus

 
G D A
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
G D A
And if there is no room upon the hill
G D A
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Verse 3

 
D A
The lunatic is in my head
D A
The lunatic is in my head
D A Bm G
You raise the blade, you make the change, you rearrange me ’til I’m sane
D A D
You lock the door and throw away the key
D A D
There’s someone in my head but it’s not me
 

Chorus

 
G D A
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
G D A
And if there is no room upon the hill
G D A
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Bridge

 
Bm G A D
And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear
Bm G A
You shout and no one seems to hear
Bm G A D
And if the band you’re in starts playing different tunes
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Outro

 
G D A
I can’t think of anything to say
G D A
Ooooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Practice tip: Master the D-A-Bm-G progression in the verses before adding the vocal melody; the chord changes are syncopated against the lyrics for a disorienting effect.

Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Emtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Em

A surreal exploration of mental alienation from Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon”. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Arpeggiated Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Use a clean, slightly delayed strum to match the song’s dreamy, off-kilter feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
D A
The lunatic is on the grass
D A
The lunatic is on the grass
D A Bm G
Remembering games and daft lame tunes
D A D
His cornflakes are turning to grey
 

Verse 2

 
D A
The lunatic is in the hall
D A
The lunatics are in my hall
D A Bm G
The papers hold their folded faces to the floor
D A D
And every day the paperboy brings more
 

Chorus

 
G D A
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
G D A
And if there is no room upon the hill
G D A
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Verse 3

 
D A
The lunatic is in my head
D A
The lunatic is in my head
D A Bm G
You raise the blade, you make the change, you rearrange me ’til I’m sane
D A D
You lock the door and throw away the key
D A D
There’s someone in my head but it’s not me
 

Chorus

 
G D A
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
G D A
And if there is no room upon the hill
G D A
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Bridge

 
Bm G A D
And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear
Bm G A
You shout and no one seems to hear
Bm G A D
And if the band you’re in starts playing different tunes
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Outro

 
G D A
I can’t think of anything to say
G D A
Ooooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Practice tip: Master the D-A-Bm-G progression in the verses before adding the vocal melody; the chord changes are syncopated against the lyrics for a disorienting effect.

Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Emtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Em

A surreal exploration of mental alienation from Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon”. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Arpeggiated Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Use a clean, slightly delayed strum to match the song’s dreamy, off-kilter feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
D A
The lunatic is on the grass
D A
The lunatic is on the grass
D A Bm G
Remembering games and daft lame tunes
D A D
His cornflakes are turning to grey
 

Verse 2

 
D A
The lunatic is in the hall
D A
The lunatics are in my hall
D A Bm G
The papers hold their folded faces to the floor
D A D
And every day the paperboy brings more
 

Chorus

 
G D A
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
G D A
And if there is no room upon the hill
G D A
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Verse 3

 
D A
The lunatic is in my head
D A
The lunatic is in my head
D A Bm G
You raise the blade, you make the change, you rearrange me ’til I’m sane
D A D
You lock the door and throw away the key
D A D
There’s someone in my head but it’s not me
 

Chorus

 
G D A
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
G D A
And if there is no room upon the hill
G D A
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Bridge

 
Bm G A D
And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear
Bm G A
You shout and no one seems to hear
Bm G A D
And if the band you’re in starts playing different tunes
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Outro

 
G D A
I can’t think of anything to say
G D A
Ooooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Practice tip: Master the D-A-Bm-G progression in the verses before adding the vocal melody; the chord changes are syncopated against the lyrics for a disorienting effect.

Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Emtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Em

A surreal exploration of mental alienation from Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon”. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Arpeggiated Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Use a clean, slightly delayed strum to match the song’s dreamy, off-kilter feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
D A
The lunatic is on the grass
D A
The lunatic is on the grass
D A Bm G
Remembering games and daft lame tunes
D A D
His cornflakes are turning to grey
 

Verse 2

 
D A
The lunatic is in the hall
D A
The lunatics are in my hall
D A Bm G
The papers hold their folded faces to the floor
D A D
And every day the paperboy brings more
 

Chorus

 
G D A
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
G D A
And if there is no room upon the hill
G D A
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Verse 3

 
D A
The lunatic is in my head
D A
The lunatic is in my head
D A Bm G
You raise the blade, you make the change, you rearrange me ’til I’m sane
D A D
You lock the door and throw away the key
D A D
There’s someone in my head but it’s not me
 

Chorus

 
G D A
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
G D A
And if there is no room upon the hill
G D A
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Bridge

 
Bm G A D
And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear
Bm G A
You shout and no one seems to hear
Bm G A D
And if the band you’re in starts playing different tunes
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Outro

 
G D A
I can’t think of anything to say
G D A
Ooooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Practice tip: Master the D-A-Bm-G progression in the verses before adding the vocal melody; the chord changes are syncopated against the lyrics for a disorienting effect.

Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Emtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Em

A surreal exploration of mental alienation from Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon”. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Arpeggiated Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Use a clean, slightly delayed strum to match the song’s dreamy, off-kilter feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
D A
The lunatic is on the grass
D A
The lunatic is on the grass
D A Bm G
Remembering games and daft lame tunes
D A D
His cornflakes are turning to grey
 

Verse 2

 
D A
The lunatic is in the hall
D A
The lunatics are in my hall
D A Bm G
The papers hold their folded faces to the floor
D A D
And every day the paperboy brings more
 

Chorus

 
G D A
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
G D A
And if there is no room upon the hill
G D A
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Verse 3

 
D A
The lunatic is in my head
D A
The lunatic is in my head
D A Bm G
You raise the blade, you make the change, you rearrange me ’til I’m sane
D A D
You lock the door and throw away the key
D A D
There’s someone in my head but it’s not me
 

Chorus

 
G D A
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
G D A
And if there is no room upon the hill
G D A
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Bridge

 
Bm G A D
And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear
Bm G A
You shout and no one seems to hear
Bm G A D
And if the band you’re in starts playing different tunes
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Outro

 
G D A
I can’t think of anything to say
G D A
Ooooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Practice tip: Master the D-A-Bm-G progression in the verses before adding the vocal melody; the chord changes are syncopated against the lyrics for a disorienting effect.

Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Emtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Em

A surreal exploration of mental alienation from Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon”. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Arpeggiated Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Use a clean, slightly delayed strum to match the song’s dreamy, off-kilter feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
D A
The lunatic is on the grass
D A
The lunatic is on the grass
D A Bm G
Remembering games and daft lame tunes
D A D
His cornflakes are turning to grey
 

Verse 2

 
D A
The lunatic is in the hall
D A
The lunatics are in my hall
D A Bm G
The papers hold their folded faces to the floor
D A D
And every day the paperboy brings more
 

Chorus

 
G D A
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
G D A
And if there is no room upon the hill
G D A
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Verse 3

 
D A
The lunatic is in my head
D A
The lunatic is in my head
D A Bm G
You raise the blade, you make the change, you rearrange me ’til I’m sane
D A D
You lock the door and throw away the key
D A D
There’s someone in my head but it’s not me
 

Chorus

 
G D A
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
G D A
And if there is no room upon the hill
G D A
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Bridge

 
Bm G A D
And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear
Bm G A
You shout and no one seems to hear
Bm G A D
And if the band you’re in starts playing different tunes
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Outro

 
G D A
I can’t think of anything to say
G D A
Ooooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
G D A
I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon
 

Practice tip: Master the D-A-Bm-G progression in the verses before adding the vocal melody; the chord changes are syncopated against the lyrics for a disorienting effect.