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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Comfortably Numb" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Comfortably Numb" with hands-separate practice in C at 66 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Comfortably Numb"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Comfortably Numb" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Comfortably Numb"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Comfortably Numb" is in the key of C at 66 BPM.