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 β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The 59th Street Bridge Song" by Simon & Garfunkel in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 β€œThe 59th Street Bridge Song”

Can I learn "The 59th Street Bridge Song" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” 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 "The 59th Street Bridge Song" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 120 BPM.
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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The 59th Street Bridge Song"?
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 "The 59th Street Bridge Song" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The 59th Street Bridge Song"?
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. "The 59th Street Bridge Song" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.