Bridge Over Trouble water
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Intro: C G F F#dim C/G A7 F Fm C F C F
(F) C F C F Bb F C Cmaj7 Dm7
When you're weary. Feeling small. When tears are in your eyes
C F C F
I will dry them all.
C G7 G7 C Em
I'm on your side ohhhh when times get rough.
C7 F D7 G
And friends just can't be found.
C C7 F F#dim C A7 F G#dim Am
Like a bridge over trouble water, I will lay me down.
C C7 F F#dim C A7 F Bdim C
Like a bridge over trouble water, I will lay me down.
F C F C F
C F C
When you're down and out. When you're on the streets yeh.
F Bb F C Cmaj7 Dm7 C F C F
When an evening falls so hard. I will comfort you ohhhhh.
C G7 G7 C Em
I'll take your part ohhhh when darkness comes.
C7 F D7 G
And pain is all around.
C C7 F F#dim C A7 F G#dim Am
Like a bridge over trouble water, I will lay me down.
C C7 F F#dim C Am F E7 Am D7
Like a bridge over trouble water, I will lay me down.
C G F Am F Fm C F C F C F
(F) C F C
Sail on silver girl. Sail on by.
F Bb F C Cmaj7 Dm7
Your time has come to shine.
(Dm7) C F C F
All your dreams are on their way.
C G7 G7 C Em
See how they shine ohhhhh and if you need a friend.
C7 F D7 G
I'm sailing right be-hind.
C C7 F F#dim C Am F E7 Am
Like a bridge over trouble water, I will ease your mind.
C C7 F D7 C Am F E7 Am D7 G7 C F
Like a bridge over trouble water, I will ease your mind.
Fm C
How to play Bridge Over Trouble water
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.