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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 D

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
D     G     D     G/D
D     G     D     G/D

Verse 1
DWhen You're WearyG/D​
DAnd Feelin' SmG/Dall
DWhen Tears Are In Your GEyes
DI'll Dry Them Em7All

DI'm On Your A7Side
When Times Get DRough
F#m/C#And Friends Bm7Just Can'tD7,
GCan't Be E7Found  A7​

Chorus 1
D7Like A BridGge Over G#dim​
DTroubled WaBm7ter
Em7I WillA7 Lay Me DDown

Interlude
D     G     D     G/D

Verse 2
DWhen You're Down And OuG/Dt
DWhen You're On The SG/Dtreet
DAn' Evenin' Falls So HarGd
DI Will Comfort Em7You

DAnd I'll Take Your A7Part
When Darkness CDomes
F#mAnd Pain Is ABm7ll,      D7​
GAll AroE7und   A7​

Chorus 2
D7Like A BridGge Over G#dim​
DTroubled WaBm7ter
Em7I WillA7 Lay Me DDown

Interlude
D     G     D     G/D
D     G     D     G/D

Verse 3
DSail On, Silver GirlG/D​
DSail On By G/D​
DYour Time Has Come To ShineG​
DAnd All Your Dreams   Em7​
Are On TheiDr Way

DSee How, How They ShinA7e
DIf You NeF#m/C#ed A FrieBm7nd    D7​
GI'm Sailing RigE7ht,
Em7Right BehiA7nd

Final Chorus
D7Like A BridGge Over E7/G#​
DTroubled WaBm7ter
Em7I Will F#7Ease Your Bm7Mind

D7Like A BridGge Over E7​
DTroubled WaBm7ter
Em7I Can EF#7ase,
Ease Your Mind Bm7​

D7Like A BridGge Over E7​
DTroubled WaBm7ter
Em7I Can EA7ase Your MDind

Outro
D     G     D     G/D
D     G     Dmaj7
Also available in: E (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water?

The chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water are: D, G, G/D, Em7, A7, F#m/C#, Bm7, D7, E7, G#dim, F#m, E7/G#

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: D, G, G/D, Em7, A7, F#m/C#, Bm7, D7, E7, G#dim, F#m, E7/G#

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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