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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Artists For Grenfell: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”

Can I sing "Bridge Over Troubled Water" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Artists For Grenfell. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Bridge Over Troubled Water" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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