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Bridge Over Troubled Water

Simon & Garfunkel

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Friendship Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Piano
  Eb/Bb Gm/Bb Bb
  Ab Bb/Ab Adim   Eb6/Bb C7sus4 C7   Ab Abm6

Vamp
  Eb Eb/Db   Ab/C
  Eb Eb/Db   Ab/C

Verse
When You're Eb/BbWeary,       FeeAb/Cling SmEb/Bball,      Ab/C       Ab      When DbTearsAb Are
InEbmaj7       Your EyFm7es       I Will EbDry Them AllAb     Eb   Ab​
  Eb       I'Bb/Dm On Cm    YBbour Side   Bb7    Oh When Times Get Rough Eb   Gm/D​
  Bbm6/D       Eb   Fm   And FrEb/Giends JAbust    F7  CanBb't Be Eb  FBbound

Hook
Like A BridgeAb Over  Bb/Ab      Adim        Eb6/Bb   TrouC7sus4bled WaC7ter  Ab          Bdim   I WilCml LEbay BbMe Down
Like A BridgAbe Over  Bb/Ab      Adim        Eb6/Bb   TrouC7sus4bled WaC7ter  Ab        Bdim   I Will Lay Me Down

Instruments
  Eb Eb7   Ab/Eb Db/Eb Ab/Eb

Verse
When You're Down And Eb/BbOut       When You'Ab/Cre On The Street               Eb      Ab   Db   Ab​
When Evening Falls     Ebmaj7  So Hard      Fm7 I Will ComEbfort You        Ab     Eb   Ab​
  Eb    I'llBb/D TakeCm YourBb Part    Bb7     Oh When Darkness Comes Eb        Gm/D​
  Bbm6/D       Eb    Fm   AEb/Gnd PainAb IsF7     Bb  AEbll Bb  Around

Instruments
  Cm Cm/B Cm/Bb   F F/E F/Eb
  Eb/Bb Bb   Ab Cm   Ab Abm6
  Eb Eb/Db   Ab/C Db/Eb Ab/Eb

Verse 3
Sail On,Eb Silver Girl       SAbail On By Eb        Ab   Db   Ab​
Your Time Has Come      Ebmaj7 To Shine      Fm7 All Your Dreams Are On TEbheir Way           Ab             Eb   Ab​
  Eb    See Bb/DHow TCmheyBb Shine     Bb7 Oh If You NeedEb A FriendGm/D​
  Bbm6/D       Eb   Fm   Eb/G I'm SaAbilingF7      Bb RiEbghtBb Behind

Hook 2
Like A Bridge AbOver Bb/Ab      Adim        Eb6/Bb   TrouC7sus4bled WaC7ter  Ab        Bdim    I Will EasCme YEbourBb Mind
Like A BridgAbe Over  Bb/Ab      Adim        Eb6/Bb TroublC7sus4ed WateC7r    Ab     Bdim    I Will Ease Your Mind

Instruments
  Cm Cm/B Cm/Bb   F F/E F/Eb
  Eb/Bb Bb   Ab Cm   Ab Abm6
  Eb
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FAQ

What are the chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water?

The chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water are: Eb/Bb, Gm/Bb, Bb, Ab, Bb/Ab, Adim, Eb6/Bb, C7sus4, C7, Abm6, Eb, Eb/Db

What is the original key of Bridge Over Troubled Water?

The original key is Eb/Bb.

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: Eb/Bb, Gm/Bb, Bb, Ab, Bb/Ab, Adim, Eb6/Bb, C7sus4, C7, Abm6, Eb, Eb/Db

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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