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Bridge Over Troubled Water

Roberta Flack

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Bridge Over Troubled Water by Roberta Flack in the key of A

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
A     D     A     D/A
A     D     A     D/A

Verse 1
AWhen You're WearyD/A​
AAnd Feelin' SmD/Aall
AWhen Tears Are In Your DEyes
AI'll Dry Them Bm7All

AI'm On Your E7Side
When Times Get ARough
C#m/G#And Friends F#m7Just Can't,A7​
DCan't Be B7Found  E7​

Chorus 1
A7Like A BridDge Over D#dim​
ATroubled WaF#m7ter
Bm7I WillE7 Lay Me ADown

Interlude
A     D     A     D/A

Verse 2
AWhen You're Down And OuD/At
AWhen You're On The SD/Atreet
AAn' Evenin' Falls So HarDd
AI Will Comfort Bm7You

AAnd I'll Take Your E7Part
When Darkness CAomes
C#mAnd Pain Is AF#m7ll,       A7​
DAll AroB7und   E7​

Chorus 2
A7Like A BridDge Over D#dim​
ATroubled WaF#m7ter
Bm7I WillE7 Lay Me ADown

Interlude
A     D     A     D/A
A     D     A     D/A

Verse 3
ASail On, Silver GirlD/A​
ASail On By D/A​
AYour Time Has Come To ShineD​
AAnd All Your Dreams   Bm7​
Are On TheiAr Way

ASee How, How They ShinE7e
AIf You NeC#m/G#ed A FrieF#m7nd     A7​
DI'm Sailing RigB7ht,
Bm7Right BehiE7nd

Final Chorus
A7Like A BridDge Over B7/D#​
ATroubled WaF#m7ter
Bm7I Will C#7Ease Your F#m7Mind

A7Like A BridDge Over B7​
ATroubled WaF#m7ter
Bm7I Can EC#7ase,
Ease Your Mind F#m7​

A7Like A BridDge Over B7​
ATroubled WaF#m7ter
Bm7I Can EE7ase Your MAind

Outro
A     D     A     D/A
A     D     Amaj7
Also available in: E (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water?

The chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water are: A, D, D/A, Bm7, E7, C#m/G#, F#m7, A7, B7, D#dim, C#m, B7/D#

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: A, D, D/A, Bm7, E7, C#m/G#, F#m7, A7, B7, D#dim, C#m, B7/D#

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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