Bridge Over Troubled Water

by Simon & Garfunkel
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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 — 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 Eb, 100 BPM.

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

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 Eb at 100 BPM.
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 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 Eb at 100 BPM.