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Bridge Over Troubled Water

Simon & Garfunkel

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Friendship Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Piano
  A/E C#m/E E
  D E/D D#dim   A6/E F#7(sus4) F#7   D Dm6

Vamp
  A A/G   D/F#
  A A/G   D/F#

Verse
When You're A/EWeary,       FD/F#eeling A/ESmall,  D/F#       D          GWhenD Tears Are
InAmaj7       Your EBm7yes       I WillA Dry Them ADll  A  D​
  A       IE/G#'m OnF#m     YEour Side  E7     Oh When Times Get RougAh C#m/G#​
  Em6/G#       A  Bm    And FA/C#riends DJust  B7    CEan't ABeE   Found

Hook
Like A BridgeD Over E/D    D#dim         A6/E     F#7(sus4)Troubled WF#7ater  D         Fdim    I WiF#mll LAayE Me Down
Like A BridgDe Over E/D    D#dim         A6/E     F#7(sus4)Troubled WF#7ater  D       Fdim    I Will Lay Me Down

Instruments
  A A7   D/A G/A D/A

Verse
When You're Down And A/EOut       When YoD/F#u're On The Street             A     D  G  D​
When Evening Falls     Amaj7  So Hard     Bm7  I Will CoAmfort You      D    A  D​
  A    I'lE/G#l TakF#me YourE Part   E7      Oh When Darkness ComeAs      C#m/G#​
  Em6/G#       A   Bm    A/C#And PaiDn B7Is   E  A  EAll   Around

Instruments
  F#m F#m/F F#m/E   B B/A# B/A
  A/E E   D F#m   D Dm6
  A A/G   D/F# G/A D/A

Verse 3
Sail On,A Silver Girl       DSail On BAy      D  G  D​
Your Time Has Come      Amaj7 To Shine     Bm7  All Your Dreams Are On ATheir Way         D            A  D​
  A    SeeE/G# How F#mTheyE Shine    E7  Oh If You NeAed A FriC#m/G#end
  Em6/G#       A  Bm   A/C#  I'm SDailiB7ng    E  A REight Behind

Hook 2
Like A Bridge DOverE/D    D#dim         A6/E     F#7(sus4)Troubled WF#7ater  D       Fdim     I Will EaF#mse YAouEr Mind
Like A BridgDe Over E/D    D#dim         A6/E   TrF#7(sus4)oubled WatF#7er    D    Fdim     I Will Ease Your Mind

Instruments
  F#m F#m/F F#m/E   B B/A# B/A
  A/E E   D F#m   D Dm6
  A
Also available in: Eb/Bb (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water?

The chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water are: A/E, C#m/E, E, D, E/D, D#dim, A6/E, F#7(sus4), F#7, Dm6, A, A/G

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: A/E, C#m/E, E, D, E/D, D#dim, A6/E, F#7(sus4), F#7, Dm6, A, A/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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