Bridge Over Troubled Water

by Simon & Garfunkel
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Lyrics

When you’re wea ry

feel ing small,

when (Db)tears (Ab)are (Ebmaj7)in

your eyes

I will (Eb)dry them (Ab)all.

I’m (Bb)on (Cm7)your side,

oh

when times get (Eb)rough,

(Eb7)and (Fm7)friends (Eb7)just (Ab)can’t

(F7)be found,

(Eb)like (Bb)a (Ab)bridge

(Bb)ov (Adim7)er (Eb)trou bled (C7sus4)wa (C7)ter,

I will (Bdim7)lay me down.

(Eb)like (Bb)a (Ab)bridge

(Bb)ov (Adim7)er (Eb)trou bled (C7sus4)wa (C7)ter,

I will (Bdim7)lay me down.

When you’re (Eb)down and out,

when you’re on the (Eb)street,

when (Db)eve (Ab)ning (Eb)falls

(Ebmaj7)so hard

I will (Eb)com fort (Ab)you.

I’ll (Bb)take (Cm7)your (Bb7)part,

oh,

when dark ness comes,

(Eb7)and (Fm7)pain (Eb7)is (Ab)all

(F7)a round,

(Eb)like (Bb)a (Ab)bridge

(Bb)ov (Adim7)er (Eb)trou bled (C7sus4)wa (C7)ter,

I will (Bdim7)lay me down,

(Eb)like (Bb)a (Ab)bridge

(Bb)ov (Adim7)er (Eb)trou bled (C7sus4)wa (C7)ter,

I will (G7aug)lay me

Sail on sil ver girl,

sail on by.

Your (Db)time (Ab)has (Eb)come

to shine,

all your (Eb)dreams are on their way.

See (Bb)how (Cm7)they (Bb7)shine,

oh,

if you (Eb)need a friend

(Eb7)I’m (Fm7)sail (Eb7)ing (Ab)right

(F7)be hind,

(Eb)like (Bb)a (Ab)bridge

(Bb)ov (Adim7)er (Eb)trou bled (C7sus4)wa (C7)ter,

I will (G)ease your mind,

(Eb)like (Bb)a (Ab)bridge

(Bb)ov (Adim7)er (Eb)trou bled (C7sus4)wa (C7)ter,

I will (G7)ease your mind.

Bridge Over Troubled Water — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel 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 Ab, 83 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel in?
The backing track is in Ab at 83 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 Simon & Garfunkel. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Simon & Garfunkel are available?
Other accompaniments by Simon & Garfunkel: "El Condor Pasa (If I Could)", "Homeward Bound", "Mrs. Robinson". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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