Does "Bridge Over Troubled Water" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is in the key of Ab at 80 BPM.

What chords are in "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Bridge Over Troubled Water — Piano Lead Sheet

"Bridge Over Troubled Water" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Ab, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

When you’re (Eb)wea and ry, feel you’re in’ the (Eb)street, small, when (Db)tears (Ab)are (Eb)in your eyes, I’ll will (Ab)dry them all. you. 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 (Eb)street, small, when (Db)eve (Ab)ning (Eb)falls so hard, I will (Ab)com fort all. you. 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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: Ab
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Simon & Garfunkel

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How to Play "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.