Bridge Over Troubled Water Chords
by Johnny Cash
Bridge Over Troubled Water by Johnny Cash is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of F with a capo on the 3st fret. It uses the chords D, G, C, A, Bm, D7, D9, E and A7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
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Intro: D G D G
Verse 1:
D G D G
When you're weary, Feeling small,
C G D G
When tears are in your eyes
D G
I will dry them all.
A Bm A D D7
I'm on your side ohhhh when times get rough.
D9 G E A
And friends just can't be found.
Chorus 1:
D7 D9 G A7 D Bm G A7 Bm
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down.
D7 D9 G A7 D Bm G A7 D G D G
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down.
Verse 2:
D G D G
When you're down and out When you're on the streets.
C G D G D G
When an evening falls so hard. I will comfort you
A Bm A D D7
I'll take your part ohhhh when darkness comes.
D9 G E A
And pain is all around.
Chorus 1:
D7 D9 G A7 D Bm G A7 Bm
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down.
D7 D9 G A7 D Bm G A7 D G D G
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down.
Verse 3:
D G D G
Sail on silver girl. Sail on by.
C G D G
Your time has come to shine.
D G
All your dreams are on their way.
A Bm A D D7
See how they shine ohhhhh and if you need a friend.
D9 G E A
I'm sailing right behind.
Chorus 2:
D7 D9 G A7 D Bm G A7 Bm
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will ease your mind.
D7 D9 G A7 D Bm G A7 D G D G D
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will ease your mind.