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Numb Chords – Guitar
Linkin Park’s biggest hit is built on four simple open chords. The emotional weight comes from Chester’s vocal, not complex harmony.
Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Play with a clean tone for the verse, switch to distortion for the chorus. All four chords are open — no barre chords.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Em
I’m tired of being what you want me to be,
G
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface.
D
Don’t know what you’re expecting of me,
C
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes.
Chorus
Em G
I’ve become so numb, I can’t feel you there,
D C
Become so tired, so much more aware.
Em G
I’m becoming this, all I want to do
D C
Is be more like me and be less like you.
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of Em: Em G D C. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding any strumming — clean, in-time changes matter more than speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Numb"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and C.
Is "Numb" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of Em, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Numb" in?
It is in the key of Em.
Who wrote "Numb"?
It was written by Linkin Park.
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Numb Chords – Ukulele
Linkin Park’s biggest hit is built on four simple open chords. The emotional weight comes from Chester’s vocal, not complex harmony.
Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↑
12345
Tip: Play with a clean tone for the verse, switch to distortion for the chorus. All four chords are open — no barre chords.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Em
I’m tired of being what you want me to be,
G
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface.
D
Don’t know what you’re expecting of me,
C
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes.
Chorus
Em G
I’ve become so numb, I can’t feel you there,
D C
Become so tired, so much more aware.
Em G
I’m becoming this, all I want to do
D C
Is be more like me and be less like you.
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of Em: Em G D C. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding any strumming — clean, in-time changes matter more than speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Numb"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and C.
Is "Numb" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of Em, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Numb" in?
It is in the key of Em.
Who wrote "Numb"?
It was written by Linkin Park.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Numb Chords – Piano
Linkin Park’s biggest hit is built on four simple open chords. The emotional weight comes from Chester’s vocal, not complex harmony.
Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↑
12345
Tip: Play with a clean tone for the verse, switch to distortion for the chorus. All four chords are open — no barre chords.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Em
I’m tired of being what you want me to be,
G
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface.
D
Don’t know what you’re expecting of me,
C
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes.
Chorus
Em G
I’ve become so numb, I can’t feel you there,
D C
Become so tired, so much more aware.
Em G
I’m becoming this, all I want to do
D C
Is be more like me and be less like you.
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of Em: Em G D C. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding any strumming — clean, in-time changes matter more than speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Numb"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and C.
Is "Numb" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of Em, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Numb" in?
It is in the key of Em.
Who wrote "Numb"?
It was written by Linkin Park.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Numb Chords – Banjo
Linkin Park’s biggest hit is built on four simple open chords. The emotional weight comes from Chester’s vocal, not complex harmony.
Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↑
12345
Tip: Play with a clean tone for the verse, switch to distortion for the chorus. All four chords are open — no barre chords.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Em
I’m tired of being what you want me to be,
G
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface.
D
Don’t know what you’re expecting of me,
C
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes.
Chorus
Em G
I’ve become so numb, I can’t feel you there,
D C
Become so tired, so much more aware.
Em G
I’m becoming this, all I want to do
D C
Is be more like me and be less like you.
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of Em: Em G D C. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding any strumming — clean, in-time changes matter more than speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Numb"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and C.
Is "Numb" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of Em, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Numb" in?
It is in the key of Em.
Who wrote "Numb"?
It was written by Linkin Park.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Numb Chords – Mandolin
Linkin Park’s biggest hit is built on four simple open chords. The emotional weight comes from Chester’s vocal, not complex harmony.
Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↑
12345
Tip: Play with a clean tone for the verse, switch to distortion for the chorus. All four chords are open — no barre chords.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Em
I’m tired of being what you want me to be,
G
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface.
D
Don’t know what you’re expecting of me,
C
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes.
Chorus
Em G
I’ve become so numb, I can’t feel you there,
D C
Become so tired, so much more aware.
Em G
I’m becoming this, all I want to do
D C
Is be more like me and be less like you.
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of Em: Em G D C. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding any strumming — clean, in-time changes matter more than speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Numb"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and C.
Is "Numb" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of Em, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Numb" in?
It is in the key of Em.
Who wrote "Numb"?
It was written by Linkin Park.
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Numb Chords – Harmonica
Linkin Park’s biggest hit is built on four simple open chords. The emotional weight comes from Chester’s vocal, not complex harmony.
Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↑
12345
Tip: Play with a clean tone for the verse, switch to distortion for the chorus. All four chords are open — no barre chords.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Em
I’m tired of being what you want me to be,
G
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface.
D
Don’t know what you’re expecting of me,
C
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes.
Chorus
Em G
I’ve become so numb, I can’t feel you there,
D C
Become so tired, so much more aware.
Em G
I’m becoming this, all I want to do
D C
Is be more like me and be less like you.
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of Em: Em G D C. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding any strumming — clean, in-time changes matter more than speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Numb"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and C.
Is "Numb" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of Em, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Numb" in?
It is in the key of Em.
Who wrote "Numb"?
It was written by Linkin Park.