Comfortably Numb — Chords

Pink Floyd
Key B minor (verse) / D major (chorus)Tuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse
Bm›A›G›Em›Bm
Chorus
D›A›C›G›D
Verse broods in Bm; chorus lifts to bright major shapes.
Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Bm×13421A×123G213Em23D××132C×321
Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string. Tap a chord for the full how-to.

🎛️ The tone — adapted to your gear

1969 Fender Stratocaster (alder body, late-'70s Charvel birdseye maple neck) · Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head (studio, parallel with Yamaha RA-2

Original amp EQ — bass 6.5 · mid 7.5 · treble 7 · gain 5 · presence 6

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❓ Comfortably Numb — FAQ

What key is Comfortably Numb in?

Comfortably Numb is in B minor (verse) / D major (chorus).

What chords does Comfortably Numb use?

The main progression uses Bm, A, G, Em, D, C. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Comfortably Numb guitar tone?

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