Learn "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel on Piano

Master "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of Ab at 100 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 100 BPM.

Lyrics

When you’re (Eb)wea and ry, when you’re feel in (Eb)street, small, when (Db)tears (Ab)are (Eb)in your eyes, I’ll will (Eb)dry them all; I’m (Bb)on (Cm)your side. Oh, when times (Bb9)get (Eb)rough and friends (Eb9)just (Ab)can’t (F)be found. (Eb7)Like (Eb9)a (Ab)bridge o (F#dim)ver (Eb)trou bled (C7sus4)wa (C7)ter I will (G7)lay me (Cm)down. (Eb7)Like (Eb9)a (Ab)bridge o (F#dim)ver (Eb)trou bled (C7sus4)wa ter I will (Bb9)lay (Bb7)me (Eb)down. When you’re (Eb)down and out, when you’re on the (Eb)street, small, when (Db)eve (Ab)ning (Eb)falls so hard I will (Eb)com fort you. I’ll (Bb)take (Cm)your part. Oh, when dark (Bb9)ness (Eb)comes and pain (Eb9)is (Ab)all (F)a round. (Eb7)Like (Eb9)a (Ab)bridge o (F#dim)ver (Eb)trou bled (C7sus4)wa (C7)ter I will (G7)lay me (Cm)down. (Eb7)Like (Eb9)a (Ab)bridge o (F#dim)ver (Eb)trou bled (C7sus4)wa ter I will (Bb9)lay (Bb7)me (Eb)down. When you’re (Eb)trou bled (Cm)wa ter I will (Cm)lay (G)me (Cm)down. Sail on (Eb)sil ver girl, sail on by. Your (Db)time (Ab)has (Eb)come to shine. All your (Eb)dreams are on their (Ab)way. See (Bb)how (Cm)they (Bb)shine. Oh, if you (Eb)need a (Eb)friend I’m sail (Eb9)ing (Ab)right (F)be hind. (Eb7)Like (Eb9)a (Ab)bridge o (F#dim)ver (Eb)trou bled (Cm)wa ter I will (Cm)ease (G)your mind. (Eb7)Like (Eb9)a (Ab)bridge (Abmaj7)o (F7)ver (Eb)trou bled wa (Cm)ter I will (G7)ease your mind.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
Ab
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.