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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Bridge Over Troubled Water" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.