Bridge Over Troubled Water
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[Intro]dução: A A9 D9 A A9 D9
D9 A A9 D9 A A9 D9
When you're weary, feelin' small
G D A D
When tears are in your eyes
A A9 D9 A E F#m E E7
I'll dry them all. I'm on your side
E7 E7/13 E7 A A7M A7
Oh, when times get rough
A6 D B7 E
And friends just can't be found
E7/13 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 F#m
Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will lay me down
E7/13 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 A A9 D9 A A9 D9
Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will lay me down
D9 A A9 D9 A A9 D9
When you're down and out, when you're on the street
G D A D
When evenin' falls so hard
A A9 D9 A E F#m E E7
I will comfort you I'll take your part
E7 E7/13 E7 A A7M A7
Oh, when darkness falls
A6 D B7 E
And pain is all around
E7/13 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 F#m
Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will lay me down
E7/13 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 A A9 D9 A A9 D9 A
Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will lay me down
D9 A A9 D9 A A9 D9
Sail on, Silver Girl, sail on by
G D A D
Your time has come to shine
A A9 D9 A E F#m E E7
All your dreams are on their way see how they shine
E7 A A7M A7
Oh, if you need a friend
A6 D B7 E
I'm sailing right behind
E7/13 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 F#m
Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will ease your mind
A7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 F#m F#m7 B7 A A9 D9 A A9 D9 A
Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will ease your mind
How to play Bridge Over Troubled Water
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.