The 59th Street Bridge Song

by Simon & Garfunkel
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Lyrics

Slow down, you (Cm7)move too fast.

You got to (Bb)make the morn ing last.

Just kick in’ (Bb)down the (Cm7)cob ble stones,

look in’ for (Bb)fun and feel in’ groov y.

Hel lo lamp post, what cha (Bb)know in’?

I’ve come to (Bb)watch your flow ers grow in’.

Ain’t cha (Bb)got no rhymes for (Bb)me?

Doot n (Bb)doo doo, (Cm7)feel in’ groov y.

(Bb)Got (Eb)no deeds to (Bb)do, no (Cm7)prom is es to (Bb)keep.

I’m (Eb)dap pled and (Bb)drow sy and (Cm7)read y to (Bb)sleep.

Let the (Eb)morn ing time (Bb)drop all its (Cm7)pet als on (Bb)me.

Life, I (Bb)love you.

All is (Bb)groov (Eb)y.

The 59th Street Bridge Song — Piano Lead Sheet

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"The 59th Street Bridge Song" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The 59th Street Bridge Song”

Where are the chord symbols for "The 59th Street Bridge Song" 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. "The 59th Street Bridge Song" is in Bb.
What key is "The 59th Street Bridge Song" by Simon & Garfunkel played in?
The 59th Street Bridge Song is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The 59th Street Bridge Song"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The 59th Street Bridge Song" 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 "The 59th Street Bridge Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The 59th Street Bridge Song"?
"The 59th Street Bridge Song" was originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The 59th Street Bridge Song"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bb, Cm7, Eb. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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 "The 59th Street Bridge Song" 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. "The 59th Street Bridge Song" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "The 59th Street Bridge Song"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.