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Bridge Over Troubled Water

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

Piano
  D/A F#m/A A
  G A/G G#dim   D6/A B7(sus4) B7   G Gm6

Vamp
  D D/C   G/B
  D D/C   G/B

Verse
When You're D/AWeary,       FG/BeelingD/A Small, G/B      G          C  WhGen Tears Are
InDmaj7       Your EEm7yes       I WillD Dry Them AGll  D  G​
  D       IA/C#'m OnBm     AYour Side A7      Oh When Times Get RouDghF#m/C#​
  Am6/C#       D  Em    And FD/F#riends GJust  E7    CAan't DBeA   Found

Hook
Like A BridgeG Over A/G    G#dim         D6/A     B7(sus4)Troubled B7WaterG         A#dim      I WBmillD LAay Me Down
Like A BridgGe Over A/G    G#dim         D6/A     B7(sus4)Troubled B7WaterG       A#dim      I Will Lay Me Down

Instruments
  D D7   G/D C/D G/D

Verse
When You're Down And D/AOut       When YoG/Bu're On The Street            D     G  C  G​
When Evening Falls     Dmaj7  So Hard     Em7  I Will CoDmfort You      G    D  G​
  D    I'lA/C#l TakBme YouAr Part  A7       Oh When Darkness ComDes     F#m/C#​
  Am6/C#       D   Em    D/F#And PaiGn E7Is   A  D  AAll   Around

Instruments
  Bm Bm/A# Bm/A   E E/D# E/D
  D/A A   G Bm   G Gm6
  D D/C   G/B C/D G/D

Verse 3
Sail On,D Silver Girl       GSail On BDy      G  C  G​
Your Time Has Come      Dmaj7 To Shine     Em7  All Your Dreams Are On DTheir Way         G            D  G​
  D    SeeA/C# How BmTheAy Shine   A7   Oh If You NDeed A FrF#m/C#iend
  Am6/C#       D  Em   D/F#  I'm SGailiE7ng    A  D RAight Behind

Hook 2
Like A Bridge GOverA/G    G#dim         D6/A     B7(sus4)Troubled B7WaterG       A#dim       I Will EBmaseD YAour Mind
Like A BridgGe Over A/G    G#dim         D6/A   TrB7(sus4)oubled WaB7ter  G    A#dim       I Will Ease Your Mind

Instruments
  Bm Bm/A# Bm/A   E E/D# E/D
  D/A A   G Bm   G Gm6
  D
Also available in: Eb/Bb (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water?

The chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water are: D/A, F#m/A, A, G, A/G, G#dim, D6/A, B7(sus4), B7, Gm6, D, D/C

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: D/A, F#m/A, A, G, A/G, G#dim, D6/A, B7(sus4), B7, Gm6, D, D/C

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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