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Comfortably Numb Chords

Pink Floyd Advanced Key of B 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

B

Difficulty

Advanced

Capo

None

Chords

Bm · A · G · Em · D

Comfortably Numb Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Bm A

Hello, is there anybody in there?

Bm A

Just nod if you can hear me

Bm A

Is there anyone at home?

Bm G

Come on now, I hear you’re feeling down

Em

Well, I can ease your pain and

Bm

Get you on your feet again

Verse 2

Bm A

Relax, I’ll need some information first

Bm A

Just the basic facts

Bm A

Can you show me where it hurts?

Chorus

D A

There is no pain, you are receding

D A

A distant ship smoke on the horizon

D A

You are only coming through in waves

D A

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

D A

Now I’ve got that feeling once again

G

I can’t explain, you would not understand

Em

This is not how I am

Bm

I have become comfortably numb

/verse

verse label="Verse 3"

Bm A

OK, just a little pinprick

Bm A

There’ll be no more ahhh

Bm A

But you may feel a little sick

Bm G

Can you stand up? I do believe it’s working, good

Em Bm

That’ll keep you going through the show

Come on, it’s time to go

/verse

chorus label="Chorus"

D A

There is no pain, you are receding

D A

A distant ship smoke on the horizon

D A

You are only coming through in waves

D A

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

D A

I turned to look but it was gone

G

I cannot put my finger on it now

Em

The child is grown, the dream is gone

Bm

I have become comfortably numb

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.

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Key

B

Difficulty

Advanced

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Bm · A · G · Em · D

Comfortably Numb Chords – Ukulele

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Bm A

Hello, is there anybody in there?

Bm A

Just nod if you can hear me

Bm A

Is there anyone at home?

Bm G

Come on now, I hear you’re feeling down

Em

Well, I can ease your pain and

Bm

Get you on your feet again

Verse 2

Bm A

Relax, I’ll need some information first

Bm A

Just the basic facts

Bm A

Can you show me where it hurts?

Chorus

D A

There is no pain, you are receding

D A

A distant ship smoke on the horizon

D A

You are only coming through in waves

D A

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

D A

Now I’ve got that feeling once again

G

I can’t explain, you would not understand

Em

This is not how I am

Bm

I have become comfortably numb

/verse

verse label="Verse 3"

Bm A

OK, just a little pinprick

Bm A

There’ll be no more ahhh

Bm A

But you may feel a little sick

Bm G

Can you stand up? I do believe it’s working, good

Em Bm

That’ll keep you going through the show

Come on, it’s time to go

/verse

chorus label="Chorus"

D A

There is no pain, you are receding

D A

A distant ship smoke on the horizon

D A

You are only coming through in waves

D A

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

D A

I turned to look but it was gone

G

I cannot put my finger on it now

Em

The child is grown, the dream is gone

Bm

I have become comfortably numb

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.

Bmtap to play

Atap to play

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Emtap to play

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Key

B

Difficulty

Advanced

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Bm · A · G · Em · D

Comfortably Numb Chords – Piano

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Bm A

Hello, is there anybody in there?

Bm A

Just nod if you can hear me

Bm A

Is there anyone at home?

Bm G

Come on now, I hear you’re feeling down

Em

Well, I can ease your pain and

Bm

Get you on your feet again

Verse 2

Bm A

Relax, I’ll need some information first

Bm A

Just the basic facts

Bm A

Can you show me where it hurts?

Chorus

D A

There is no pain, you are receding

D A

A distant ship smoke on the horizon

D A

You are only coming through in waves

D A

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

D A

Now I’ve got that feeling once again

G

I can’t explain, you would not understand

Em

This is not how I am

Bm

I have become comfortably numb

/verse

verse label="Verse 3"

Bm A

OK, just a little pinprick

Bm A

There’ll be no more ahhh

Bm A

But you may feel a little sick

Bm G

Can you stand up? I do believe it’s working, good

Em Bm

That’ll keep you going through the show

Come on, it’s time to go

/verse

chorus label="Chorus"

D A

There is no pain, you are receding

D A

A distant ship smoke on the horizon

D A

You are only coming through in waves

D A

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

D A

I turned to look but it was gone

G

I cannot put my finger on it now

Em

The child is grown, the dream is gone

Bm

I have become comfortably numb

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.

Bmtap to play

Atap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

B

Difficulty

Advanced

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Bm · A · G · Em · D

Comfortably Numb Chords – Banjo

Pink Floyd’s epic rock masterpiece with soaring solos. Advanced difficulty in the key of B minor.

Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song shifts between gentle verses and powerful choruses. Build intensity gradually — start soft, end loud.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Bm A

Hello, is there anybody in there?

Bm A

Just nod if you can hear me

Bm A

Is there anyone at home?

Bm G

Come on now, I hear you’re feeling down

Em

Well, I can ease your pain and

Bm

Get you on your feet again

Verse 2

Bm A

Relax, I’ll need some information first

Bm A

Just the basic facts

Bm A

Can you show me where it hurts?

Chorus

D A

There is no pain, you are receding

D A

A distant ship smoke on the horizon

D A

You are only coming through in waves

D A

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

D A

Now I’ve got that feeling once again

G

I can’t explain, you would not understand

Em

This is not how I am

Bm

I have become comfortably numb

/verse

verse label="Verse 3"

Bm A

OK, just a little pinprick

Bm A

There’ll be no more ahhh

Bm A

But you may feel a little sick

Bm G

Can you stand up? I do believe it’s working, good

Em Bm

That’ll keep you going through the show

Come on, it’s time to go

/verse

chorus label="Chorus"

D A

There is no pain, you are receding

D A

A distant ship smoke on the horizon

D A

You are only coming through in waves

D A

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

D A

I turned to look but it was gone

G

I cannot put my finger on it now

Em

The child is grown, the dream is gone

Bm

I have become comfortably numb

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.

Bmtap to play

Atap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

B

Difficulty

Advanced

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Bm · A · G · Em · D

Comfortably Numb Chords – Mandolin

Pink Floyd’s epic rock masterpiece with soaring solos. Advanced difficulty in the key of B minor.

Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song shifts between gentle verses and powerful choruses. Build intensity gradually — start soft, end loud.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Bm A

Hello, is there anybody in there?

Bm A

Just nod if you can hear me

Bm A

Is there anyone at home?

Bm G

Come on now, I hear you’re feeling down

Em

Well, I can ease your pain and

Bm

Get you on your feet again

Verse 2

Bm A

Relax, I’ll need some information first

Bm A

Just the basic facts

Bm A

Can you show me where it hurts?

Chorus

D A

There is no pain, you are receding

D A

A distant ship smoke on the horizon

D A

You are only coming through in waves

D A

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

D A

Now I’ve got that feeling once again

G

I can’t explain, you would not understand

Em

This is not how I am

Bm

I have become comfortably numb

/verse

verse label="Verse 3"

Bm A

OK, just a little pinprick

Bm A

There’ll be no more ahhh

Bm A

But you may feel a little sick

Bm G

Can you stand up? I do believe it’s working, good

Em Bm

That’ll keep you going through the show

Come on, it’s time to go

/verse

chorus label="Chorus"

D A

There is no pain, you are receding

D A

A distant ship smoke on the horizon

D A

You are only coming through in waves

D A

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

D A

I turned to look but it was gone

G

I cannot put my finger on it now

Em

The child is grown, the dream is gone

Bm

I have become comfortably numb

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.

Bmtap to play

Atap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Dtap to play

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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song shifts between gentle verses and powerful choruses. Build intensity gradually — start soft, end loud.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Bm A

Hello, is there anybody in there?

Bm A

Just nod if you can hear me

Bm A

Is there anyone at home?

Bm G

Come on now, I hear you’re feeling down

Em

Well, I can ease your pain and

Bm

Get you on your feet again

Verse 2

Bm A

Relax, I’ll need some information first

Bm A

Just the basic facts

Bm A

Can you show me where it hurts?

Chorus

D A

There is no pain, you are receding

D A

A distant ship smoke on the horizon

D A

You are only coming through in waves

D A

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

D A

Now I’ve got that feeling once again

G

I can’t explain, you would not understand

Em

This is not how I am

Bm

I have become comfortably numb

/verse

verse label="Verse 3"

Bm A

OK, just a little pinprick

Bm A

There’ll be no more ahhh

Bm A

But you may feel a little sick

Bm G

Can you stand up? I do believe it’s working, good

Em Bm

That’ll keep you going through the show

Come on, it’s time to go

/verse

chorus label="Chorus"

D A

There is no pain, you are receding

D A

A distant ship smoke on the horizon

D A

You are only coming through in waves

D A

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

D A

I turned to look but it was gone

G

I cannot put my finger on it now

Em

The child is grown, the dream is gone

Bm

I have become comfortably numb

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.