How to Play the Comfortably Numb Chords to the Song on Your Guitar

This epic piece continues to inspire musicians and guitarists today. This is the main reason why this article shall show you the Comfortably Numb chords used to play this piece. The soothing guitar solos are another attraction to this epic song but the Comfortably Numb lyrics and chords is the initial inspiration.

The Comfortably Numb meaning and lyrics refer to The Wall’s character Pink, arguably Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd’s former leader. As a burned out and drugged rock star passed out in his hotel room, being drugged to enable him to perform his is attempted to be revived by the doctor to overcome his unconsciousness. The verses, sung by Waters, are the words of the doctor treating Pink, while the chorus, sung by Gilmour, is Pink’s vision and thoughts.

Now, Comfortably Numb Chords shall be displayed above the corresponding Comfortably Numb Lyrics for the entire song.

Bm,
hello, hello, hello

A
Is there anybody in there?

G A
Just nod if you can hear me.

Bm
Is there anyone at home?

Bm
Come on, come on down,

A
I hear you’re feeling down.

G E
Well I can ease your pain,

Bm
Get you on your feet again.

Bm
Relax, relax, relax

A
I need some information first.

G E
Just the basic facts.

Bm
Can you show me where it hurts?

Dm A
There is no pain, you are receding.

Dm 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.

Dm A
When I was a child, I had a fever.

Dm A
My hands felt just like two balloons.

C G
Now I’ve got that feeling once again.

C
I can’t explain, you would not understand.

G
This is not how I am.

Dm C A Dm
I have become comfortably numb.

[guitar solo]

I have become comfortably numb.

Bm
OK, OK, OK

A
Just a little pin prick.

G Em
There’ll be no more, aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh,

Bm
But you may feel a little sick.

Bm
Can you stand up, stand up, stand up.

A
I do believe it’s working good.

G Em
That’ll keep you going for the show.

Bm
Come on, it’s time to go.

I hope you enjoyed playing and learning the Comfortably Numb chords to the song. Make sure you play the chords carefully at first especially the Bm barre chord as this usually gives a lot of strain on your fingers if you are not used to playing these sort of chords. To make this even more fun and interesting why not get hold of the backing track to play against. I have done this and it is so much fun. It gives you a great buzz!