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Bridge Over Troubled Water

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

Piano
  G/D Bm/D D
  C D/C C#dim   G6/D E7(sus4) E7   C Cm6

Vamp
  G G/F   C/E
  G G/F   C/E

Verse
When You're G/DWeary,       FC/EeelingG/D Small, C/E      C          F  WhCen Tears Are
InGmaj7       Your EAm7yes       I WillG Dry Them ACll  G  C​
  G       ID/F#'m OnEm     DYour Side D7      Oh When Times Get RouGghBm/F#​
  Dm6/F#       G  Am    And FG/BriendsC Just A7     DCan'tG BDe   Found

Hook
Like A BridgeC Over D/C    C#dim         G6/D     E7(sus4)Troubled E7WaterC         D#dim      I WEmillG LDay Me Down
Like A BridgCe Over D/C    C#dim         G6/D     E7(sus4)Troubled E7WaterC       D#dim      I Will Lay Me Down

Instruments
  G G7   C/G F/G C/G

Verse
When You're Down And G/DOut       When YoC/Eu're On The Street            G     C  F  C​
When Evening Falls     Gmaj7  So Hard     Am7  I Will CoGmfort You      C    G  C​
  G    I'lD/F#l TakEme YouDr Part  D7       Oh When Darkness ComGes     Bm/F#​
  Dm6/F#       G   Am    G/BAnd PaCinA7 Is  D  G  D All   Around

Instruments
  Em Em/D# Em/D   A A/G# A/G
  G/D D   C Em   C Cm6
  G G/F   C/E F/G C/G

Verse 3
Sail On,G Silver Girl       CSail On BGy      C  F  C​
Your Time Has Come      Gmaj7 To Shine     Am7  All Your Dreams Are On GTheir Way         C            G  C​
  G    SeeD/F# How EmTheDy Shine   D7   Oh If You NGeed A FrBm/F#iend
  Dm6/F#       G  Am   G/B  I'm CSailA7ing   D  G  DRight Behind

Hook 2
Like A Bridge COverD/C    C#dim         G6/D     E7(sus4)Troubled E7WaterC       D#dim       I Will EEmaseG YDour Mind
Like A BridgCe Over D/C    C#dim         G6/D   TrE7(sus4)oubled WaE7ter  C    D#dim       I Will Ease Your Mind

Instruments
  Em Em/D# Em/D   A A/G# A/G
  G/D D   C Em   C Cm6
  G
Also available in: Eb/Bb (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water?

The chords for Bridge Over Troubled Water are: G/D, Bm/D, D, C, D/C, C#dim, G6/D, E7(sus4), E7, Cm6, G, G/F

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: G/D, Bm/D, D, C, D/C, C#dim, G6/D, E7(sus4), E7, Cm6, G, G/F

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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