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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 C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Friendship Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Piano
  C/G Em/G G
  F G/F F#dim   C6/G A7(sus4) A7   F Fm6

Vamp
  C C/A#   F/A
  C C/A#   F/A

Verse
When You're C/GWeary,       FF/AeelingC/G Small, F/A      F          A#  WheFn Tears Are
InCmaj7       Your EDm7yes       I WillC Dry Them AFll  C  F​
  C       IG/B'm OAmn    G Your SideG7       Oh When Times Get RoCugEm/Bh
  Gm6/B      C  Dm     And C/EFriendFs JustD7     G Can'Ct GBe   Found

Hook
Like A BridgeF Over G/F    F#dim         C6/G     A7(sus4)Troubled A7WaterF         G#dim      I WAmillC LGay Me Down
Like A BridgFe Over G/F    F#dim         C6/G     A7(sus4)Troubled A7WaterF       G#dim      I Will Lay Me Down

Instruments
  C C7   F/C A#/C F/C

Verse
When You're Down And C/GOut       When YoF/Au're On The Street            C     F  A#   F​
When Evening Falls     Cmaj7  So Hard     Dm7  I Will CoCmfort You      F    C  F​
  C    I'lG/Bl TaAmke YoGur Part G7        Oh When Darkness CoCmes    Em/B​
  Gm6/B      C   Dm    C/E And PFaiD7n Is G  C  G  All   Around

Instruments
  Am Am/G# Am/G   D D/C# D/C
  C/G G   F Am   F Fm6
  C C/A#   F/A A#/C F/C

Verse 3
Sail On,C Silver Girl       FSail On BCy      F  A#   F​
Your Time Has Come      Cmaj7 To Shine     Dm7  All Your Dreams Are On CTheir Way         F            C  F​
  C    SeeG/B HowAm ThGey Shine  G7    Oh If You CNeed A FEm/Briend
  Gm6/B      C  Dm   C/E   I'mF SaiD7ling  G  C  G Right Behind

Hook 2
Like A Bridge FOverG/F    F#dim         C6/G     A7(sus4)Troubled A7WaterF       G#dim       I Will EAmaseC YGour Mind
Like A BridgFe Over G/F    F#dim         C6/G   TrA7(sus4)oubled WaA7ter  F    G#dim       I Will Ease Your Mind

Instruments
  Am Am/G# Am/G   D D/C# D/C
  C/G G   F Am   F Fm6
  C
Also available in: Eb/Bb (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water?

The chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water are: C/G, Em/G, G, F, G/F, F#dim, C6/G, A7(sus4), A7, Fm6, C, C/A#

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: C/G, Em/G, G, F, G/F, F#dim, C6/G, A7(sus4), A7, Fm6, C, C/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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