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Key
B
Difficulty
Advanced
Capo
None
Chords
Bm · A · G · Em · D
Comfortably Numb Chords – Guitar
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Key
B
Difficulty
Advanced
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Bm · A · G · Em · D
Comfortably Numb Chords – Ukulele
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Key
B
Difficulty
Advanced
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Bm · A · G · Em · D
Comfortably Numb Chords – Piano
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Key
B
Difficulty
Advanced
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Bm · A · G · Em · D
Comfortably Numb Chords – Banjo
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Key
B
Difficulty
Advanced
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Bm · A · G · Em · D
Comfortably Numb Chords – Mandolin
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Key
B
Difficulty
Advanced
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Bm · A · G · Em · D
Comfortably Numb Chords – Harmonica
Pink Floyd’s epic rock masterpiece with soaring solos. Advanced difficulty in the key of B minor.
Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song shifts between gentle verses and powerful choruses. Build intensity gradually — start soft, end loud.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Bm – A (×3)
Bm – G
Em
Bm
Verse 2
Bm – A (×3)
Chorus
D – A (×7)
G
Em
Bm
Bm – A (×3)
Bm – G
Em – Bm
D – A (×7)
G
Em
Bm
Practice tip: The Bm barre chord is essential. Practice the verse chord changes slowly — the rhythm should feel like breathing. The solo sections use the B minor pentatonic scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Comfortably Numb"?
You need 5 advanced-friendly chords: Bm, A, G, Em and D.
Is "Comfortably Numb" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 5 chords in the key of B, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Comfortably Numb" in?
It is in the key of B.
Who wrote "Comfortably Numb"?
It was written by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, and released in 1979.