Paul Simon- Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Where were you in 1969 and what were you listening to? How about Paul Simon's "Bridge Over Troubled Waters"? One might ask, "How old is Paul Simon?" Paul Simon is 67 years old as of October 13, 2008. He was born October 13, 1941.

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I have always loved this song, Like A Bridge Over Troubled Waters. It seems to have a very calming effect and offers hope. Well, I know that I'm not alone in this because many share the same opinion as me. In fact, countless of artists have recorded this very popular song from Elvis to Clay Aiken! Have a listen to orderandnumber play the song on piano with his good singing voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfvhVMBjX4U
* Words & Music by Paul Simon
Recorded by Simon & Garfunkel, 1969 (Song of the Year, 1969)
Intro: ||: A A9 D9 :||
D9 A A9 D9 A A9 D9
When you're weary, feelin' small,
G D A D
When tears are in your eyes,
A A9 D9 A E F#m E E7
I'll dry them all. I'm on your side.
E7 E7/6 E7 A AM7 A7
Oh, when times get rough
A6 D B7 E
And friends just can't be found,
E7/6 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 F#m
Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will lay me down,
E7/6 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 A A9 D9
Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will lay me down.
D9 A A9 D9 A A9 D9
When you're down and out, when you're on the street,
G D A D
When eve -nin' falls so hard
A A9 D9 A E F#m E E7
I will comfort you I'll take your part.
E7 E7/6 E7 A AM7 A7
Oh, when dark-ness falls
A6 D B7 E
And pain is all a-round,
E7/6 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 F#m
Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will lay me down,
E7/6 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 A A9 D9
Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will lay me down.
D9 A A9 D9 A A9 D9
Sail on, Silver Girl, sail on by;
G D A D
Your time has come to shine -
A A9 D9 A E F#m E E7
All your dreams are on their way . . . see how they shine?
E7 A AM7 A7
Oh, if you need a friend,
A6 D B7 E
I'm sailing right be-hind,
E7/6 E7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 F#m
Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will ease your mind;
A7 D Cdim A F#m D E7 F#m F#m7 B7
Like a bridge over troubled waters, I will ease your mind,
A D9 Cdim(IV) Cdim A
Your mind.

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* Lyrics To Bridge Over Trouble Waters

http://english.baladre.org/sedaviwebfront/bridgewatersfull.htm
When you're weary(=tired) feelin' small
When tears are in your eyes I will dry them all.
I'm on your side Oh when times get rough (=get difficult)
And friends just can't be found.
Like a bridge over troubled(=moving) waters
I will lay me down. (=help you)
Like a bridge over troubled waters
I will lay me down.
When you're down and out (=impoverished) when you're on the street
When evening falls so hard I will comfort you.
I'll take your part, Oh when darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled waters
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled waters
I will lay me down.
Sail on children, sail on by
Your time has come to shine, all their dreams are on their way
See how they shine, Oh when you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled waters
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled waters,
I will ease(=cure) your mind.
I'll ease your mind.
* Chords To Bridge Over Troubled Waters
|Eb |
When you're weary
Ab |Eb |
Feeling small
Ab Db Ab |Eb |Ab
When tears are in your eyes
|Eb Ab|Eb Ab|
I will dry them all
Eb Bb Cm |Bb |
I'm on your side
|Eb Eb/D|
Oh, when times get rough
Eb7 |Ab F |Bb
And friends just can't be found
Eb7 Eb9|Ab Adim|Eb/Bb C7 |
Like a bridge over troubled water
Ab G7 |Cm
I will lay me down
Eb7 Eb9|Ab Adim|Eb/Bb C7 |
Like a bridge over troubled water
Ab Bb Bb7|Eb |Ab |Eb |Ab |Eb |
I will lay me down
* Here's A Cool Document I Found
Bridge Over Troubled Water Chords by Simon and Garfunkel

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Bridge Over Troubled Water By Simon And Garfunkel. Songbook for voice, piano and guitar chords. 47 pages. Published by Paul Simon. (MS.PS10172) See more info...

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~ LadyD