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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Bridge Over Troubled Water" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Key of C, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.