Bridge Over Troubled Water

by Simon & Garfunkel
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Lyrics

When you’re (C)wea and ry,

feel in’ (C)on the small,

when (Bb)tears (F)are (C)in

your eyes,

I’ll will (C)dry them all:

I’m on your side.

Oh, when times get (Cmaj7)rough

and friends just (F)can’t

(D7)be found,

(C7)like a (F)bridge

o (Cdim)ver (C)troub led (A7)wa ter,

I will (E7)lay me (Am)down.

(C7)Like a (F)bridge

o (Cdim)ver (C)troub led (A7)wa ter,

I will (G7)lay me (C)down.

When you’re (C)down and out,

when you’re (C)on the street,

when (Bb)eve (F)ning (C)falls

so hard

I will (C)com fort you.

I’ll take your part.

Oh, when dark ness (Cmaj7)comes

and pain is (F)all

(D7)a round,

(C7)like a (F)bridge

o (Cdim)ver (C)troub led (A7)wa ter,

I will (E7)lay me (Am)down.

(C7)Like a (F)bridge

o (Cdim)ver (C)troub led (A7)wa ter,

I will (G7)lay me (C)down.

When you’re (C)troub led (Am)wa ter,

I will (Am)lay (E7)me (Am)down.

Sail on (C)sil ver girl,

sail on (C)by.

Your (Bb)time (F)has (C)come

to shine,

all your (C)dreams are on their (F)way.

See (G)how (Am)they (G)shine.

(G7)Oh,

if you (C)need a friend,

I’m sail ing (F)right be hind,

(C7)like a (F)bridge o (Cdim)ver (C)troub led (Am)wa ter,

I will (Am)ease (E7)your (Am)mind, (C7)like a (F)bridge o (D)ver (C)troub led (Am)wa ter,

I will (E7)ease your mind.

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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.

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