Lyrics Bridge Over Troubled Water

Bridge Over Troubled Water was composed by Paul Simon and is part of the album of the same name, released in 1970. The song became one of Simon & Garfunkels most significant, addressing themes of support, comfort, and encouragement during tough times. Simon was inspired by a line from the gospel song Mary Dont You Weep that mentions a bridge over troubled water, using it as a metaphor for someone offering assistance. It was an immediate success, ... See more [+] 

When you're weary, feeling small,
 When tears are in your eyes, i will dry them all
 I'm on your side. when times get rough
 And friends just can't be found,

 Like a bridge over troubled wa-ter
I will lay me down.
 Like a bridge over troubled wa-ter
I will lay me down.

When you're down and out,
When you're on the street,
When eve-ning falls so hard
I will comfort you.
 I'll take your part.
When darkness comes
 And pain is all a-round,

 Like a bridge over troubled wa-ter
I will lay me down.
 Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.


Sail on silvergirl,
Sail on by.
 Your time has come to shine.
All your dreams are on their way.
 See how they shine.
If you need a friend
 I'm sailing right be-hind.

 Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
 Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
your mind

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