Brain Damage

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Pink Floyd - Brain Damage (Waters)
G7/Dxx0001
E/D xx0454 (or xx0100)
A7 x02223 (or x02020)
Bm7 x24232 (or x20202)
Asus4x02230
Dsus2xx0230
D7sus2xx0210
[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
DThe lunatic is on the grasG7/Ds
DThe lunatic is on the grasG7/Ds
DRemembering games and E/Ddaisy chains and laughs
A7Got to keep the loonies on the patDhDsus2  
[Verse 2]
DThe lunatic is in the halG7/Dl
DThe lunatics are in my G7/Dhall
DThe paper holds their folded E/Dfaces to the floor
And A7every day the paper boy brings DmoreDsus2  D7  D7sus2  
[Chorus]
GAnd if the dam breaks open Amany years too soon
And Cif there is no room upon the hillG  
GAnd if your head explodes with dAark forebodings too
I'll Csee you on the dark side of the mooGnBm7  Em  Asus4  A  
[Verse 3]
DThe lunatic is in my head G7/D(laughter)
DThe lunatic is in my headG7/D  
DYou raise the blade, E/Dyou make the change
A7You rearrange me till I'm DsaneDsus2  
DYou lock the door, and E/Dthrow away the key
There's A7someone in my head but it's not DmeDsus2  D7  D7sus2  
[Chorus]
GAnd if the cloud bursts, Athunder in your ear
CYou shout and no one seems to heaGr
GAnd if the band you're in starts Aplaying different tunes
I'll Csee you on the dark side of the mooGnBm7  Em  Asus4  A  
[Outro]
D G7/D D G7/D
D E/D A7 D Dsus2
D E/D A7 D Dsus2
All chords in this song (13)

The story behind the song

This song delves into themes of mental instability, particularly inspired by former band frontman Syd Barrett's struggles. The lyrics touch on the idea of feeling connected to someone's mental idiosyncrasies, with lines like "I'll see you on the dark side of the moon" suggesting a shared understanding of such experiences. It also humorously questions what truly constitutes "insanity," using the image of a "lunatic on the grass" to playfully challenge societal norms. The song, originally known as "The Dark Side of the Moon" during its early stages, became part of the iconic 1973 album of the same name. Playing this song can feel like exploring the delicate and sometimes blurry line between perceived madness and personal truth.

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