Bridge Over Troubled Water

by Simon & Garfunkel
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Lyrics

When you’re (C)wea and ry,

feel in’ you’re on the (C)small,

when (Bb)tears (F)are (Cmaj7)in

your (Dm7)eyes,

I’ll (C)dry them fort all;

(C)I’m (G)on (Am)your (G)side.

(G7)Oh, when times get (C)rough,

(C)and friends (C9)just (F)can’t

(D)be (G)found,

(C)like (G)a (F)bridge

(G)o (F#dim)ver (A7)trou bled wa ter,

I will lay me (Am)down.

(C)Like (C9)a (F)bridge

(G)o (F#dim)ver (A7)trou bled wa ter,

I will lay me (C)down.

When you’re (C)down and out,

when in’ you’re on the (C)street,

when (Bb)eve (F)ning (Cmaj7)falls

so (Dm7)hard,

I (C)will com fort you.

(C)I’ll (G)take (Am)your (G)part.

(G7)Oh, when dark ness (C)comes,

(C)and pain (C9)is (F)all

(D)a

(G)round,

(C)like (G)a (F)bridge

(G)o (F#dim)ver (A7)trou bled wa ter,

I will lay me (Am)down.

(C)Like (C9)a (F)bridge (G)o (F#dim)ver (A7)trou bled wa ter,

I will lay me (C)down.

When you’re (Am)trou bled wa ter,

I will (E)lay me (Am)down.

Sail on, (C)sil ver girl,

sail on (C)by.

Your (Bb)time (F)has (Cmaj7)come

to (Dm7)shine.

All your (C)dreams are on their (F)way.

(C)See (G)how (Am)they (G)shine.

(G7)Oh,

if you (C)need a (Em)friend

(C)I’m sail (C9)ing (F)right (D)be

(G)hind.

(C)Like (G)a (F)bridge (G)o (F#dim)ver (Am)trou bled wa ter,

I will (E)ease your (Am)mind.

(C7)Like a (F)bridge o (D)ver (C)trou bled (Am)wa ter, I will (E7)ease your mind.

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Bridge Over Troubled Water

What key is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in?
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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.

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