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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 66 BPM.

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

About “Comfortably Numb”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Comfortably Numb"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Comfortably Numb" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 66 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.