Bridge Over Troubled Water
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Verse
C F C
When you're weary, feeling small,
F Bb F C F C F C F
When tears are in your eyes, i will dry them all;
C G Am G F C
I'm on your side. when times get rough
C7 F D G
And friends just can't be found,
C7 F Gb C A7sus4 A7 F
Like a Bridge over troubled wa-ter
E7 Am
I will lay me down.
C7 F Gb C A7sus4 A7 F
Like a Bridge over troubled wa-ter
G G7 C
I will lay me down.
Verse
When you're down and out,
C F
When you're on the street,
Bb F C F
When eve-ning falls so hard
C F C F
I will comfort you.
C G Am G
I'll take your part.
C
When darkness comes
C7 F D G
And pains is all a-round,
C7 F Gb C A7sus4 A7 F
Like a Bridge over troubled wa-ter
E7 Am
I will lay me down.
C7 F Gb C Am F
Like a Bridge over troubled water
Am E7 Am D7
I will lay me down.
Instrumental
F Am F Fm C F
C F C F
Verse
C F
Sail on silvergirl,
C
Sail on by.
F Bb F C F
Your time has come to shine.
C F C F
All your dreams are on their way.
C G Am G
See how they shine.
C
If you need a friend
C7 F D G
I'm sailing right be-hind.
C7 F Fmaj7 D C Am F
Like a Bridge over troubled water
E E7 Am D
I will ease your mind.
C F Fm C
your mind
How to play Bridge Over Troubled 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.