Comfortably Numb

by Pink Floyd
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Lyrics

Hel lo!

Is there an y bod y (G)in there?

Just nod if you can (F)hear me.

Is there (Am)an y one home?

Come on

now, I hear you’re (G)fall ing down.

(F)I can ease your (Dm)pain, get you (Am)on your feet a gain.

Re lax,

I’ll need some in for (G)ma tion first;

(F)just the bas ic (Dm)facts.

Can you (Am)show me where it hurts?

There is no pain, you are re (G)ced ing.

A dis tant ship, smoke on the ho (G)ri zon.

You are on ly com ing through in (F)waves.

Your (Bb)lips move, but I can’t hear what you’re (F)say ing.

When (C)I was a child, I had a (G)fe ver.

My (C)hands felt just like two bal loons.

(Bb)Now I’ve got that feel ing once a (F)gain.

I can’t ex plain; you would not (Bb)un der stand.

This is not how I (F)am.

(G)I

have be (F)come com fort ’bly (C)numb.

(G)I

have be (F)come com fort ’bly (C)numb.

(Am)O kay,

just a lit tle (G)pin prick.

There’ll be no more (F)“aaah!”

but you may (Am)feel a lit tle sick.

Can you stand up?

I do be lieve it’s (G)work ing good.

That ’ll keep you (F)go ing through the (Dm)show.

Come (Am)on, it’s time to go.

(C)numb.

Comfortably Numb — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Comfortably Numb" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 66 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Comfortably Numb”

Can I play "Comfortably Numb" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Comfortably Numb" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd played in?
Comfortably Numb is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Comfortably Numb"?
The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Comfortably Numb" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Comfortably Numb"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Comfortably Numb"?
"Comfortably Numb" was originally performed by Pink Floyd. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Pink Floyd can I play here?
Try "HEY YOU", "WISH YOU WERE HERE", "MONEY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Comfortably Numb"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Comfortably Numb" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Comfortably Numb"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Comfortably Numb" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.