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When you’re wea ry, out,
when you’re feel in’ street, small,
when (Db)tears (Ab)are in
your eyes,
I will dry (Eb)com them all.
I’m (Bb)on (Cm7)your side,
oh,
when times (Bb)get (Eb)rough,
(Eb7)and (Fm7)friends (Eb7)just (Ab)can’t
(F7)be found.
(Eb)Like (Bb6)a (Ab)bridge
(Bb)o (Adim7)ver (Eb6)trou bled (C7sus)wa ter,
I will (Bdim7)lay me down.
(Eb)Like (Bb)a (Ab)bridge
(Bb)o (Adim7)ver (C7)trou bled wa ter,
I will (Bdim7)lay me down.
When you’re down and out,
when you’re feel in’ street, small,
when (Db)ev’ (Ab)ning falls
so hard,
I will dry (Eb)com fort you.
I’ll (Bb)take (Cm7)your part,
oh,
when dark (Bb)ness (Eb)comes,
(Eb7)and (Fm7)pain (Eb7)is (Ab)all
(F7)a round.
(Eb)Like (Bb6)a (Ab)bridge
(Bb)o (Adim7)ver (Eb6)trou bled (C7sus)wa ter,
I will (Bdim7)lay me down.
(Eb)Like (Bb)a (Ab)bridge
(Bb)o (Adim7)ver (C7)trou bled wa ter,
I will (Bdim7)lay me down.
When you’re I will (G)lay me down.
Sail on, (Eb)trou bled (C7sus)wa ter,
I will (Bdim7)ease your mind.
(Eb)Like (Bb)a (Ab)bridge
(Bb)o (Adim7)ver (Eb)trou bled (Cm7)wa ter,
I will (G7)ease your mind.
Bridge Over Troubled Water — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
- Can I play "Bridge Over Troubled Water" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel played in?
- Bridge Over Troubled Water is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
- "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
- This arrangement uses 24 chords: Ab, Abm, Abm6, Abmaj7, Adim7, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, +16 more.
- What other songs by Simon & Garfunkel can I play here?
- Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.