Bridges
View chords used in this chart
CAPO 4th Fret
G G/F# Em7 G/F# Cadd9 D G
G G/F# Em7 G/F#
There are bridges, bridges in the sky
Cadd9 D G
And they are shining in the sun
G G/F# Em7 G/F#
They are stone and steel and wood and wire
Cadd9 D G
And they can change two things to one
D/F# Em7
They are languages and letters
Cadd9 D
They are poetry and awe
G G/F# Em7 G/F#
They are love and understanding
Cadd9 D G
And they are better than a wall
Now there are canyons, there are canyons
They are yawning in the night
They are rank and bitter anger
They are all devoid of light
They are fear and blind suspicion
They are apathy and pride
They are dark and so foreboding
And they are, oh, so very wide.
So let us build a bridge of music
Let us cross it with a song
Let us span another canyon
Let us right another wrong
Oh, and if someone should ask us
Where we're off and bound today
We will tell them "Building Bridges!"
And be off and on our way.
How to play Bridges
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 G. 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.