Water Under The Bridge

by Adele
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Lyrics

If (C)you’re not the one for me

You then how (Em)come I can bring you to your (D)knees?

If (C)you’re not the one for me,

why do I (Em)hate the i dea of be ing (Bm)free?

And if (C)I’m not the one for you,

you’ve got to stop (Em)hold ing me the way you do.

Oh, hon ey, if na (C)I’m not the one for you,

why have we (Em)been through what we have been (D)through?

It’s (Bm)so (C)cold

out (Am)here

in your (Em)wil

der (D)ness,

I (Bm)want (C)you to be my keep (Am)er

but (Em)not if you are so reck (D)less.

If you’re gon na (G)let me down, let me down gent ly, (Am)don’t pre tend that you don’t want me.

(Em)Our love ain’t wa ter un der the (C)bridge.

If you’re gon na (G)let me down, let me down gent ly, don’t pre tend that you don’t want me.

(Em)Our love ain’t wa ter un der the (C)bridge.

Whoa.

Say that (Em)our love ain’t wa ter un der the (C)bridge.

(G)let me down, let me down gent ly, (Am)don’t pre tend that you don’t want me.

(Em)Our love ain’t wa ter un der the (C)bridge.

If you’re gon na (G)let me down, let me down gent ly, (Am)don’t pre tend that you don’t want me.

(Em)Our love ain’t wa ter un der the (C)bridge.

Whoa.

Say that (Em)our love ain’t wa ter un der the (C)bridge.

It’s so cold

out (Am)here

in your (Em)wil

der (D)ness,

I (Bm)want (C)you to be my keep (Am)er

but (Em)not if you are so reck (D)less.

If you’re gon na (G)let me down, let me down gent ly, (Am)don’t pre tend that you don’t want me.

(Em)Our love ain’t wa ter un der the (C)bridge.

If you’re gon na (G)let me down, let me down gent ly, (Am)don’t pre tend that you don’t want me.

(Em)Our love ain’t wa ter un der the (C)bridge.

Whoa.

Say that (Em)our love ain’t wa ter un der the (C)bridge.

It’s so cold

out (Am)here

in your (Em)wil

der (D)ness,

I (Bm)want (C)you to be my keep (Am)er

but (Em)not if you are so reck (D)less.

If you’re gon na (C)bridge.

Whoa.

Say that (Em)our love ain’t wa ter un der the (C)bridge.

Whoa.

Say that (Em)our love ain’t wa ter un der the (C)bridge.

Whoa.

(C)bridge.

Say that (CN.C.)our love ain’t wa ter un der the bridge.

Water Under The Bridge — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Water Under The Bridge" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 92 BPM.

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

About “Water Under The Bridge”

Why does "Water Under The Bridge" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Water Under The Bridge".
What key is "Water Under The Bridge" by Adele played in?
Water Under The Bridge is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Water Under The Bridge"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Water Under The Bridge" 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 "Water Under The Bridge"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Water Under The Bridge"?
"Water Under The Bridge" was originally performed by Adele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Adele can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Water Under The Bridge"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Water Under The Bridge".
Can I see all the notes in "Water Under The Bridge"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 92 BPM.