Bridge Over Troubled Water

by Simon & Garfunkel
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 84 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Bridge Over Troubled Water”

Can I learn "Bridge Over Troubled Water" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Bridge Over Troubled Water" with hands-separate practice in C at 84 BPM.
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 84 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Bridge Over Troubled Water" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is in the key of C at 84 BPM.