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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
- Can I play "Bridge Over Troubled Water" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel played in?
- Bridge Over Troubled Water is arranged in the key of Eb 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 100 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: Ab, Abm, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, C7, Cm, +12 more.
- 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 a complete beginner play "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.