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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Bridge Over Troubled Water" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
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About “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Bridge Over Troubled Water" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is in Eb.
- 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.
- Does "Bridge Over Troubled Water" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.