The 59th Street Bridge Song

· by Simon & Garfunkel

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Lyrics

Slow down, you (Cm7)move too fast.

You got to (Bb)make the morn ing last.

Just kick in’ (Bb)down the (Cm7)cob ble stones,

look in’ for (Bb)fun and feel in’ groov y.

Hel lo lamp post, what cha (Bb)know in’?

I’ve come to (Bb)watch your flow ers grow in’.

Ain’t cha (Bb)got no rhymes for (Bb)me?

Doot n (Bb)doo doo, (Cm7)feel in’ groov y.

(Bb)Got (Eb)no deeds to (Bb)do, no (Cm7)prom is es to (Bb)keep.

I’m (Eb)dap pled and (Bb)drow sy and (Cm7)read y to (Bb)sleep.

Let the (Eb)morn ing time (Bb)drop all its (Cm7)pet als on (Bb)me.

Life, I (Bb)love you.

All is (Bb)groov (Eb)y.

The 59th Street Bridge Song by Simon & Garfunkel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The 59th Street Bridge Song” by Simon & Garfunkel in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The 59th Street Bridge Song" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The 59th Street Bridge Song"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "The 59th Street Bridge Song" use?: Just 3 chords: Bb, Cm7, Eb. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Simon & Garfunkel songs work for kids?: Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.