Bridge Over Troubled Water
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Intro: A D D4 A D D4 E7 A D D4 A D D4 E7
A D D4 A D D4 A F#m7
When you weary, feeling small. When tears are in
Bm7 E7 A E A E A
Your eyes, I will dry them all
E7 E7/13 E7 E7/13 A A/Ab A/G
I on your side. Oh, when times get rough
F#7 Bm7 E7
And friends just can be found
A7 D Cdim A F#m D C#7 F#m
Like a bridge over troubled water. I will lay me down
A7 D Cdim A F#m D Dm6 A D D4 D A D E7 A D D4 D A D E7
Like a bridge over troubled water. I will lay me down
A D D4 A D
When you down and out. When you on the street
G D A Bm7 A D A
When the evening falls so hard. I will confort you
E7 A A7 D B7 E7
I will take your part. On, when darkness comes. And pain is all around
A7 D Cdim A F#m D C#7 F#m
Like a bridge over troubled water. I will ease your mind
A7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 A D D4 D A D E7 A D D4 D A D E7
Like a bridge over troubled water. I will ease your mind
A D D4 A D
Sail on silver girl. Sail on by
G D A Bm A E7 A E7 A
Your time has come to shine. All your dreams are on their way
E7 E7/13 E7 E7/13 A A7
See how they shine. Oh, if you need a friend
F#7 Bm7 E7
I sailing right, behin
A7 D Cdim A F#m D C#7 F#m
Like a bridge over troubled water. I will ease your mind
A7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 A D Dm6 A
Like a bridge over troubled water. 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.