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 84 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

Lyrics

When you’re (C)wea and ry,

feel in’ on the (C)small,

when tears are (C)in

your (F)eyes,

I’ll (C)dry them fort (F)all.

(C)I’m (G)on (Am)your (G)side,

oh, when times get (C)rough,

and friends just (F)can’t

(D)be

(G)found.

Like a (F)bridge

o ver (A7)trou bled wa ter,

I will (E7)lay me (Am)down.

(C)Like a (F)bridge

o ver (A7)trou bled wa ter,

I will (G)lay me (C)down.

When you’re (C)trou bled (Am)wa ter,

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

Sail on, (C)sil ver girl,

sail on (C)by.

Your time has (C)come

to (F)shine,

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

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

Oh,

if you (C)need a friend,

I’m sail ing (F)right

(D)be

(G)hind.

Like a (F)bridge

o ver (C)trou bled (Am)wa ter.

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

(C)Like a (F)bridge

o (D)ver (C)trou bled (Am)wa ter,

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

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 84 BPM. Difficulty: very_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 84 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.