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Bridge Over Troubled Water Chords

Simon & Garfunkel Intermediate Key of C 6 Chords 2 min read

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Dm · Em

Bridge Over Troubled Water Chords – Guitar

Simon & Garfunkel’s majestic gospel-influenced ballad about unconditional support. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Gospel Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Start very quietly and build to a powerful climax. This is one of the most dynamic songs ever recorded — the contrast between quiet and loud is essential.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F C E7

When you’re weary, feeling small

Am F C E7 Am

When tears are in your eyes, I’ll dry them all

C G Am F

I’m on your side, oh, when times get rough

F Em Dm G

And friends just can’t be found

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will lay me down

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will lay me down

Verse 2

C F C E7

When you’re down and out, when you’re on the street

Am F C E7 Am

When evening falls so hard, I will comfort you

C G Am F

I’ll take your part, oh, when darkness comes

F Em Dm G

And pain is all around

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will lay me down

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will lay me down

Verse 3

C F C E7

Sail on silver girl, sail on by

Am F C E7 Am

Your time has come to shine, all your dreams are on their way

C G Am F

See how they shine, oh, if you need a friend

F Em Dm G

I’m sailing right behind

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will ease your mind

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will ease your mind

Practice tip: The verse uses a descending chord pattern. The E7 adds harmonic tension. Practice building dynamics: verse 1 = whisper, verse 2 = moderate, verse 3 = full power.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Dm · Em

Bridge Over Troubled Water Chords – Ukulele

Simon & Garfunkel’s majestic gospel-influenced ballad about unconditional support. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Gospel Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Start very quietly and build to a powerful climax. This is one of the most dynamic songs ever recorded — the contrast between quiet and loud is essential.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F C E7

When you’re weary, feeling small

Am F C E7 Am

When tears are in your eyes, I’ll dry them all

C G Am F

I’m on your side, oh, when times get rough

F Em Dm G

And friends just can’t be found

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will lay me down

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will lay me down

Verse 2

C F C E7

When you’re down and out, when you’re on the street

Am F C E7 Am

When evening falls so hard, I will comfort you

C G Am F

I’ll take your part, oh, when darkness comes

F Em Dm G

And pain is all around

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will lay me down

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will lay me down

Verse 3

C F C E7

Sail on silver girl, sail on by

Am F C E7 Am

Your time has come to shine, all your dreams are on their way

C G Am F

See how they shine, oh, if you need a friend

F Em Dm G

I’m sailing right behind

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will ease your mind

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will ease your mind

Practice tip: The verse uses a descending chord pattern. The E7 adds harmonic tension. Practice building dynamics: verse 1 = whisper, verse 2 = moderate, verse 3 = full power.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Dm · Em

Bridge Over Troubled Water Chords – Piano

Simon & Garfunkel’s majestic gospel-influenced ballad about unconditional support. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Gospel Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Start very quietly and build to a powerful climax. This is one of the most dynamic songs ever recorded — the contrast between quiet and loud is essential.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F C E7

When you’re weary, feeling small

Am F C E7 Am

When tears are in your eyes, I’ll dry them all

C G Am F

I’m on your side, oh, when times get rough

F Em Dm G

And friends just can’t be found

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will lay me down

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will lay me down

Verse 2

C F C E7

When you’re down and out, when you’re on the street

Am F C E7 Am

When evening falls so hard, I will comfort you

C G Am F

I’ll take your part, oh, when darkness comes

F Em Dm G

And pain is all around

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will lay me down

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will lay me down

Verse 3

C F C E7

Sail on silver girl, sail on by

Am F C E7 Am

Your time has come to shine, all your dreams are on their way

C G Am F

See how they shine, oh, if you need a friend

F Em Dm G

I’m sailing right behind

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will ease your mind

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will ease your mind

Practice tip: The verse uses a descending chord pattern. The E7 adds harmonic tension. Practice building dynamics: verse 1 = whisper, verse 2 = moderate, verse 3 = full power.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Dm · Em

Bridge Over Troubled Water Chords – Banjo

Simon & Garfunkel’s majestic gospel-influenced ballad about unconditional support. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Gospel Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Start very quietly and build to a powerful climax. This is one of the most dynamic songs ever recorded — the contrast between quiet and loud is essential.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F C E7

When you’re weary, feeling small

Am F C E7 Am

When tears are in your eyes, I’ll dry them all

C G Am F

I’m on your side, oh, when times get rough

F Em Dm G

And friends just can’t be found

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will lay me down

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will lay me down

Verse 2

C F C E7

When you’re down and out, when you’re on the street

Am F C E7 Am

When evening falls so hard, I will comfort you

C G Am F

I’ll take your part, oh, when darkness comes

F Em Dm G

And pain is all around

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will lay me down

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will lay me down

Verse 3

C F C E7

Sail on silver girl, sail on by

Am F C E7 Am

Your time has come to shine, all your dreams are on their way

C G Am F

See how they shine, oh, if you need a friend

F Em Dm G

I’m sailing right behind

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will ease your mind

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will ease your mind

Practice tip: The verse uses a descending chord pattern. The E7 adds harmonic tension. Practice building dynamics: verse 1 = whisper, verse 2 = moderate, verse 3 = full power.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Dm · Em

Bridge Over Troubled Water Chords – Mandolin

Simon & Garfunkel’s majestic gospel-influenced ballad about unconditional support. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Gospel Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Start very quietly and build to a powerful climax. This is one of the most dynamic songs ever recorded — the contrast between quiet and loud is essential.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F C E7

When you’re weary, feeling small

Am F C E7 Am

When tears are in your eyes, I’ll dry them all

C G Am F

I’m on your side, oh, when times get rough

F Em Dm G

And friends just can’t be found

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will lay me down

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will lay me down

Verse 2

C F C E7

When you’re down and out, when you’re on the street

Am F C E7 Am

When evening falls so hard, I will comfort you

C G Am F

I’ll take your part, oh, when darkness comes

F Em Dm G

And pain is all around

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will lay me down

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will lay me down

Verse 3

C F C E7

Sail on silver girl, sail on by

Am F C E7 Am

Your time has come to shine, all your dreams are on their way

C G Am F

See how they shine, oh, if you need a friend

F Em Dm G

I’m sailing right behind

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will ease your mind

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will ease your mind

Practice tip: The verse uses a descending chord pattern. The E7 adds harmonic tension. Practice building dynamics: verse 1 = whisper, verse 2 = moderate, verse 3 = full power.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Dm · Em

Bridge Over Troubled Water Chords – Harmonica

Simon & Garfunkel’s majestic gospel-influenced ballad about unconditional support. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Gospel Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Start very quietly and build to a powerful climax. This is one of the most dynamic songs ever recorded — the contrast between quiet and loud is essential.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F C E7

When you’re weary, feeling small

Am F C E7 Am

When tears are in your eyes, I’ll dry them all

C G Am F

I’m on your side, oh, when times get rough

F Em Dm G

And friends just can’t be found

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will lay me down

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will lay me down

Verse 2

C F C E7

When you’re down and out, when you’re on the street

Am F C E7 Am

When evening falls so hard, I will comfort you

C G Am F

I’ll take your part, oh, when darkness comes

F Em Dm G

And pain is all around

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will lay me down

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will lay me down

Verse 3

C F C E7

Sail on silver girl, sail on by

Am F C E7 Am

Your time has come to shine, all your dreams are on their way

C G Am F

See how they shine, oh, if you need a friend

F Em Dm G

I’m sailing right behind

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will ease your mind

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will ease your mind

Practice tip: The verse uses a descending chord pattern. The E7 adds harmonic tension. Practice building dynamics: verse 1 = whisper, verse 2 = moderate, verse 3 = full power.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Range

Varies by singer

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Dm · Em

Bridge Over Troubled Water Chords – Vocal

Simon & Garfunkel’s majestic gospel-influenced ballad about unconditional support. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Gospel Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Start very quietly and build to a powerful climax. This is one of the most dynamic songs ever recorded — the contrast between quiet and loud is essential.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F C E7

When you’re weary, feeling small

Am F C E7 Am

When tears are in your eyes, I’ll dry them all

C G Am F

I’m on your side, oh, when times get rough

F Em Dm G

And friends just can’t be found

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will lay me down

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will lay me down

Verse 2

C F C E7

When you’re down and out, when you’re on the street

Am F C E7 Am

When evening falls so hard, I will comfort you

C G Am F

I’ll take your part, oh, when darkness comes

F Em Dm G

And pain is all around

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will lay me down

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will lay me down

Verse 3

C F C E7

Sail on silver girl, sail on by

Am F C E7 Am

Your time has come to shine, all your dreams are on their way

C G Am F

See how they shine, oh, if you need a friend

F Em Dm G

I’m sailing right behind

Chorus

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C Am G

I will ease your mind

C Am F

Like a bridge over troubled water

C G C

I will ease your mind

Practice tip: The verse uses a descending chord pattern. The E7 adds harmonic tension. Practice building dynamics: verse 1 = whisper, verse 2 = moderate, verse 3 = full power.