----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE------------------------------ This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transcription by: ? COMFORTABLY NUMB Pink Floyd (Gilmour, Waters) Bm A Hello, Is there any body in there? G D/F# Em Bm Just nod if you can hear me, is there anyone at home? A Come on, now, I hear your feeling down, G D/F# Em Bm well, I can ease your pain, get you on your feet again. A G D/F# Em relax, I need soem information, first, just the basic facts, Bm Can you show me where it hurts D A There is no pain you are receding, D A G/B A distant ships smoke, on the horizon, C G You are only coming through in waves, C G Your lips move, but I can't hear what your saying, D A When I was a child, I had a fever, D A G/B my hands felt just like, two ballons, C G Now I've got that feeling once again, G C I can't explain, you would not understand, G This is not how I am, A G/B C G D I______________________ have become, comforatbly numb. 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Can you stand up? A G D/F# Em I do believe it's working, good. That'll keep you going throught the show, Bm C'mon it's time to go D A There is no pain you are receding, D A G/B A distant ships smoke on the horizon, C G You are only coming through in waves, C G Your lips move, but I can't hear what your saying, D A When I was a child, I caught a fleeting glimpse, D A G/B Out of the corner of my eye, C G I turned to look, but it was gone, C I can not put my finger on it now, G The child is grown, the dream is gone, A G/B C G D and I___________________, have become comfortably numb. 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