When you’re (Eb)wea and ry,
feel you’re in’ the small,
when (Db)tears (Ab)are (Eb)in
your eyes,
I’ll will (Ab)dry them all.
I’m (Bb)on (Cm)your side.
Oh,
when times get (Eb)rough
and friends (Eb9)just (Ab)can’t
(F)be found,
(Eb7)like (Eb9)a (Ab)bridge
o (Adim7)ver (Eb)trou bled (C7sus)wa ter
I will (G7)lay me (Cm)down.
(Eb7)Like (Eb9)a (Ab)bridge
o (Adim7)ver (Eb)trou bled (C7sus)wa ter
I will (Bb9)lay me (Eb)down.
When you’re (Eb)down and out,
when you’re on the small,
when (Db)eve (Ab)ning (Eb)falls
so hard,
I will (Ab)com fort all.
I’ll (Bb)take (Cm)your part.
Oh,
when dark ness (Eb)comes
and pain (Eb9)is (Ab)all
(F)a round,
(Eb7)like (Eb9)a (Ab)bridge
o (Adim7)ver (Eb)trou bled (C7sus)wa ter
I will (G7)lay me (Cm)down.
(Eb7)Like (Eb9)a (Ab)bridge
o (Adim7)ver (Eb)trou bled (C7sus)wa ter
I will (Bb9)lay me (Eb)down.
When you’re (Eb)trou bled (Cm)wa ter
I will (Cm)lay (G)me (Cm)down.
Sail on (Eb)sil ver girl,
sail on (Eb)by.
Your (Db)time (Ab)has (Eb)come
to shine.
All your (Eb)dreams are on their (Ab)way.
See (Bb)how (Cm)they (Bb)shine.
Oh,
if you (Eb)need a (Eb)friend
I’m sail (Eb9)ing (Ab)right
(F)be hind.
(Eb7)Like (Eb9)a (Ab)bridge
o (Adim7)ver (Eb)trou bled (Cm)wa ter
I will (Cm)ease (G)your mind.
(Eb7)Like (Eb9)a (Ab)bridge
o (F7)ver (Eb)trou bled (Cm)wa ter
I will ease your mind.
Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in?
- "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Bridge Over Troubled Water" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
- This arrangement of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" uses 17 chords: Ab, Abm, Abm6, Adim7, Bb, Bb9, C7, Cm, +9 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Simon & Garfunkel can I play here?
- Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.