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Bridge Over Troubled Water

Roberta Flack

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Bridge Over Troubled Water by Roberta Flack

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Friendship Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Bridge Over Troubled Water - Roberta Flack
Key: E | Piano & Vocal
Intro
E     A     E     A/E
E     A     E     A/E

Verse 1
EWhen You're WearyA/E​
EAnd Feelin' SmA/Eall
EWhen Tears Are In Your AEyes
EI'll Dry Them F#m7All

EI'm On Your B7Side
When Times Get ERough
G#m/D#And Friends C#m7Just Can't,E7​
ACan't Be F#7Found   B7​

Chorus 1
E7Like A BridAge Over A#dim​
ETroubled WaC#m7ter
F#m7I Will B7Lay Me DEown

Interlude
E     A     E     A/E

Verse 2
EWhen You're Down And OuA/Et
EWhen You're On The SA/Etreet
EAn' Evenin' Falls So HarAd
EI Will Comfort F#m7You

EAnd I'll Take Your B7Part
When Darkness CEomes
G#mAnd Pain Is AC#m7ll,       E7​
AAll AroF#7und    B7​

Chorus 2
E7Like A BridAge Over A#dim​
ETroubled WaC#m7ter
F#m7I Will B7Lay Me DEown

Interlude
E     A     E     A/E
E     A     E     A/E

Verse 3
ESail On, Silver GirlA/E​
ESail On By A/E​
EYour Time Has Come To ShineA​
EAnd All Your Dreams   F#m7​
Are On TheiEr Way

ESee How, How They ShinB7e
EIf You NeG#m/D#ed A FrieC#m7nd     E7​
AI'm Sailing RigF#7ht,
F#m7Right BehinB7d

Final Chorus
E7Like A BridAge Over F#7/A#​
ETroubled WaC#m7ter
F#m7I Will EG#7ase Your MC#m7ind

E7Like A BridAge Over F#7​
ETroubled WaC#m7ter
F#m7I Can EaG#7se,
Ease Your Mind C#m7​

E7Like A BridAge Over F#7​
ETroubled WaC#m7ter
F#m7I Can EaB7se Your MiEnd

Outro
E     A     E     A/E
E     A     Emaj7
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water?

The chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water are: E, A, A/E, F#m7, B7, G#m/D#, C#m7, E7, F#7, A#dim, G#m, F#7/A#

What is the original key of Bridge Over Troubled Water?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Bridge Over Troubled Water?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Bridge Over Troubled Water in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Bridge Over Troubled Water be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Bridge Over Troubled Water on ukulele?

Chord Bridge Over Troubled Water can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Bridge Over Troubled Water?

Bridge Over Troubled Water uses 12 chords: E, A, A/E, F#m7, B7, G#m/D#, C#m7, E7, F#7, A#dim, G#m, F#7/A#

What is the easiest way to play Bridge Over Troubled Water?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Bridge Over Troubled Water released in?

Bridge Over Troubled Water was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Bridge Over Troubled Water?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Bridge Over Troubled Water to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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