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When you’re wea and ry,
feel in’ on the small,
when tears are in
your eyes,
I’ll dry them fort all;
I’m on your side.
Oh, when times get rough,
and friends just can’t
be
found,
like a bridge
o ver trou bled wa ter,
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge
o ver trou bled wa ter,
I will lay me down.
When you’re down and out,
when you’re on the street,
when eve ning falls
so hard,
I will com fort you.
I’ll take your part.
Oh, when dark ness comes,
and pain is all
a
round,
like a bridge
o ver trou bled wa ter,
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge
o ver trou bled wa ter,
I will lay me down.
When you’re trou bled wa ter,
I will lay me down.
Sail on, sil ver girl,
sail on by.
Your time has come
to shine.
All your dreams are on their way.
See how they shine.
Oh,
if you need a friend
I’m sail ing right
be
hind.
Like a bridge
o ver trou bled wa ter,
I will ease your mind.
Like a bridge
o ver trou bled wa ter,
I will 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 C, 88 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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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 C 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 88 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 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.