Bridge Over Troubled Water

by Artists For Grenfell
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Lyrics

Yeah, I don’t know where to be (D)gin, so I’ll start by say ing I re fuse to for get you.

I re fuse to be si lenced, I re fuse to ne glect you.

That’s for ev ’ry last soul up in Gren fell, e ven though I’ve nev er e ven met you.

Cuh, that could ’ve been my mum’s house or that could ’ve been my ne phew.

Now, that could ’ve been me up there, wav ing my white plain tee up there with my (G)friends on the ground try na see up there.

I just hope that you rest and you’re free up there.

I can’t (D)feel your pain but it’s still what it is, went to the block just to chill with the kids.

(G)Trou bled wa ters come run ning past, I’m ma be right there just to build you a bridge, yo.

(D)wea ry

and feel ing

small,

when tears

are (D)in

your (G)eyes

I will (D)dry them all.

I’m (A)on (Bm)your side, (A)part,

oh,

when times

get (D)rough

and friends

just (G)can’t

(E)be

(A)found,

(D)like

a bridge bridge

(A)o ver (D)trou bled

(Bm)wa ter

I will (F#7)lay me down.

me down.

(D7)Like a (G)bridge

(A)o ver (D)trou bled (Bm)wa ter

I will (A)lay

me down.

So much pain in my (D)heart,

my com mu ni ty’s mov ing me, choose to gleam as we’re fac ing the dark.

When you’re (D7)Like a (G)bridge

(A)o ver (D)trou bled

(Bm)wa ter

I will (A)lay

me down.

Bridge Over Troubled Water — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Artists For Grenfell in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Bridge Over Troubled Water”

Why does the accompaniment for "Bridge Over Troubled Water" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Artists For Grenfell in?
The backing track is in D at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Bridge Over Troubled Water" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Bridge Over Troubled Water", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Bridge Over Troubled Water" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" was originally performed by Artists For Grenfell. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "Bridge Over Troubled Water" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Bridge Over Troubled Water by Artists For Grenfell, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is D; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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