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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 — 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 C, 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 C.
- What key is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel played in?
- Bridge Over Troubled Water is arranged in the key of C 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?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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 C 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 C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.