The Bridge
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Intro Db Gb/Db Absus4 Ab Bbm Gb Db/Ab Ab
Db Gb/Db
I've seen the bridge and the bridge is long
Ab/Db Gb/Db
And they built it high and they built it strong
Bbm Ebm
Strong e nough to hold the weight of time
Db/Ab Ab
Long enough to leave some of us behind
Bbm Ebm
And every one of us has to face that day
Ab Fm
Do you cross the bridge or do you fade away
Gb Gbm
And every one of us that ever came to play
Db/Ab Ab Db
Has to cross the bridge or fade a way
(Gb/Db) Db Gb/Db
Standing on the bridge looking at the waves
Ab/Db Gb/Db
Seen so many jump, never seen one saved
Bbm Ebm
On a distant beach your song can die
Db/Ab Ab
On a bitter wind, on a cruel tide
Gb Bbm
And the bridge it shines
Gb Bbm
Oh cold hard iron
Ebm
Saying come and risk it all
Db/Ab Ab
Or die try ing
( Db Gb/Db Ab/Db Gb/Db )
( Bbm Ebm Db/Ab Ab )
( Bbm Ebm Ab Fm )
( Gb Gbm Db/Ab Ab Db )
Bbm Ebm
And every one of us has to face that day
Ab Fm
Do you cross the bridge or do you fade away
Gb Gbm
And every one of us that ever came to play
Db/Ab Ab Bbm
Has to cross the bridge or fade a way
Db/Ab Ab Db
Has to cross the bridge or fade a way
( Db Gb/Db Ab/Db Gb/Db Ab/Db )
How to play The Bridge
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 Db. 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.