What key is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in?

"Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

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

This arrangement is rated medium. 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.

What chords are used in "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?

This arrangement of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" uses 20 chords: Ab, Abm, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, C7, Cm, +12 more.

How long does it take to learn "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

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 (Eb)wea and ry,

when you’re feel in 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 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.

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 Ab with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. 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.
What chords are used in "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?: This arrangement of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" uses 20 chords: Ab, Abm, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, C7, Cm, +12 more.
How long does it take to learn "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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.