Bridge over troubled water
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[Intro ]C Bb/C F F#dim C A7/E F Fm C F C F
C F C F
When you're weary, feeling small
Bb F C C7+ Dm C F C F
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all (all)
C G/B Am G G7 C C/B C/Bb
I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough
C C/D C/E F D G
And friends just can't be found
C C7/9 F F#dim C A7/E A7 F
Like a bridge o ver troubled water
G#dim Am
I will lay me down
C C7/9 F F#dim C A7/E A7 F
Like a bridge o ver troubled water
F Fm C
I will lay me down
C F C F
When you're down and out When you're on the street
Bb F C C7+ Dm C F C F
When evening falls so hard I will comfort you (ooh)
C G/B Am G G7 C C/B C/Bb
I'll take your part, oh, when darkness comes
C C/D C/E F D G
And pain is all around
C C7/9 F F#dim C A7/E A7 F
Like a bridge over troubled water
F G#dim Am
I will lay me down
C C7/9 F F#dim C A7/E A7 F
Like a bridge over troubled water
F Fm C
I will lay me down
C F C F
C F C F
Sail on silver girl Sail on by
Bb F C C7+ Dm
Your time has come to shine
C F C F
All your dreams are on their way
C G/B Am G G7 C C/B C/Bb
See how they shine Oh, if you need a friend
C C/D C/E F D G
I'm sailing right behind
C C7/9 F F#dim C Am
Like a bridge over troubled water
F Fm C Bb/C
I will ease your mind
F Fm C Am
Like a bridge over troubled water
F G#dim Am Am/G Am/F#
I will ease your mind
C F Fm C
How to play Bridge over troubled water
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.