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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 E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Friendship Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Piano
  E/B G#m/B B
  A B/A A#dim   E6/B C#7(sus4) C#7   A Am6

Vamp
  E E/D   A/C#
  E E/D   A/C#

Verse
When You're E/BWeary,       FA/C#eeling E/BSmall,  A/C#       A          DWhenA Tears Are
InEmaj7       Your EF#m7yes       I Will EDry Them AlAl   E  A​
  E       IB/D#'m OnC#m     YBour Side  B7     Oh When Times Get RougEh G#m/D#​
  Bm6/D#       E  F#m    And FrE/G#iends JAust   F#7   CanB't BeE  B Found

Hook
Like A BridgeA Over B/A    A#dim         E6/B     C#7(sus4)Troubled WC#7ater  A         Cdim    I WiC#mll LEayB Me Down
Like A BridgAe Over B/A    A#dim         E6/B     C#7(sus4)Troubled WC#7ater  A       Cdim    I Will Lay Me Down

Instruments
  E E7   A/E D/E A/E

Verse
When You're Down And E/BOut       When YoA/C#u're On The Street             E     A  D  A​
When Evening Falls     Emaj7  So Hard     F#m7  I Will ComEfort You       A    E  A​
  E    I'lB/D#l TakC#me YourB Part   B7      Oh When Darkness ComeEs      G#m/D#​
  Bm6/D#       E   F#m    AE/G#nd PainA IF#7s     B  EAlBl   Around

Instruments
  C#m C#m/C C#m/B   F# F#/F F#/E
  E/B B   A C#m   A Am6
  E E/D   A/C# D/E A/E

Verse 3
Sail On,E Silver Girl       ASail On BEy      A  D  A​
Your Time Has Come      Emaj7 To Shine     F#m7  All Your Dreams Are On TEheir Way          A            E  A​
  E    SeeB/D# How C#mTheyB Shine    B7  Oh If You NeEed A FriG#m/D#end
  Bm6/D#       E  F#m    E/G# I'm SaAilinF#7g      B REigBht Behind

Hook 2
Like A Bridge AOverB/A    A#dim         E6/B     C#7(sus4)Troubled WC#7ater  A       Cdim     I Will EaC#mse YEouBr Mind
Like A BridgAe Over B/A    A#dim         E6/B   TrC#7(sus4)oubled WatC#7er    A    Cdim     I Will Ease Your Mind

Instruments
  C#m C#m/C C#m/B   F# F#/F F#/E
  E/B B   A C#m   A Am6
  E
Also available in: Eb/Bb (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water?

The chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water are: E/B, G#m/B, B, A, B/A, A#dim, E6/B, C#7(sus4), C#7, Am6, E, E/D

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: E/B, G#m/B, B, A, B/A, A#dim, E6/B, C#7(sus4), C#7, Am6, E, E/D

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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