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Bridge Over Troubled Water

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The other tabs were either incomplete or had errors, so I decided to submit a 
correct one. This is the version from "American IV: The Man Comes Around".
D = EADGBe    C = EADGBe      D7 = EADGBe   D7sus2 = EADGBe    Dsus2 = EADGBe     
    xx0232        332010           xx0212            xx0210            xx0230                 
G = EADGBe   G* = EADGBe       A = EADGBe       A7 = EADGBe   A7sus2 = EADGBe
    320033        32000x           x02220            x02020            x02000
E = EADGBe   E7 = EADGBe   Asus2 = EADGBe       Bm = EADGBe
    022100        020100           x02200            244322
(G* is a standard G chord with the high e string muted. It's only used a 
few times. He doesn't actually play a chord in the recording, but this mimics 
the piano accompaniment better than a full G.
C/G can be substituted with a regular C chord, but I think the full chord 
sounds better. 
Note how Johnny plays his Gs - the third finger is on the third fret of the 
B string. 
You can drop the sustain chords and just play the normal chords and it 
still sounds good.)
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Capo 3
Standard Tuning
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[Intro] 
D G D G
[Verse 1]
When you're Dweary, G  
feeling Dsmall,G  
When C/Gtears Gare Din your eyGes,
I will drDy them alGl,D  
       A  G*       A                A7    Asus2        D   Dsus2  D7  
I'm on your side. Oohh when times get    rough,
And friends D7sus2just    Gcan't  Ebe  Afound.
[Chorus 1]
D7Like  D7sus2a       bGridge ov-A7sus2er         Dtroubled Bmwater,G  
I will lA7ay me doDwn.
D7Like  D7sus2a       bGridge ov-A7sus2er         Dtroubled Bmwater,G  
I will lA7ay me doDwn.
G D G
[Verse 2]
When you're down and Dout,G  
  DWhen you're on the streets,G  
When C/Geve - Gning Dfalls so Ghard
  DI will Gcomfort yoDu.
         A  G*          A  A7  
I'll take your   part.
When dark-Asus2ness     DcomesDsus2  D7  
And pain D7sus2is      Gall Ea-roAund,
[Chorus 2]
D7Like  D7sus2a       bGridge ov-A7sus2er         Dtroubled Bmwater,G  
I will A7lay me doDwn.
D7Like  D7sus2a       bGridge ov-A7sus2er         Dtroubled Bmwater,G  
I will A7lay me doDwn.
G D G
[Verse 3]
Sail on   Dsilvergirl,G  
Sail on bDy.G  
Your tC/Gime  hGas Dcome to shGine.
All your drDeams are on their Gway.D  
       A  G*         A  
See how they shine.
A7Oh, if you ne-Asus2ed  a  DfriendDsus2  D7  
I'm saiD7sus2ling      Gright Ebe - Ahind.
[Chorus 3]
D7Like  D7sus2a       bGridge ov-A7sus2er         Dtroubled Bmwater,G  
I will eA7ase youDr mind.
D7Like  D7sus2a       bGridge ov-A7sus2er         Dtroubled Bmwater,G  
I will eA7ase your mDind. 
[Outro] 
G D G D
(strum last chord once)

All chords in this song (12)

The story behind the song

This song is an anthem of unwavering support, offering comfort and solidarity to someone facing difficult times. It was inspired by a line from a gospel song, and its melody drew influence from a Bach piece, giving it a deeply resonant, almost spiritual quality. The lyrics were initially penned by Paul Simon, with the final verse added at the suggestion of Art Garfunkel and producer Roy Halee. At its heart, it's a promise to be there for someone when they feel lost or troubled, a steady presence through life's storms.

AI-written from these sources:Bridge over Troubled Water (song) — Wikipedia ↗Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Bridge Over Troubled Water

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C/G

Asus2

Dsus2

D7sus2

A7sus2

The other tabs were either incomplete or had errors, so I decided to submit a

correct one. This is the version from "American IV: The Man Comes Around".

D = EADGBe C = EADGBe D7 = EADGBe D7sus2 = EADGBe Dsus2 = EADGBe

xx0232 332010 xx0212 xx0210 xx0230

G = EADGBe G* = EADGBe A = EADGBe A7 = EADGBe A7sus2 = EADGBe

320033 32000x x02220 x02020 x02000

E = EADGBe E7 = EADGBe Asus2 = EADGBe Bm = EADGBe

022100 020100 x02200 244322

(G* is a standard G chord with the high e string muted. It's only used a

few times. He doesn't actually play a chord in the recording, but this mimics

the piano accompaniment better than a full G.

C/G can be substituted with a regular C chord, but I think the full chord

sounds better.

Note how Johnny plays his Gs - the third finger is on the third fret of the

B string.

You can drop the sustain chords and just play the normal chords and it

still sounds good.)

---------------------------------

Capo 3

Standard Tuning

---------------------------------

[Intro]

D G D G

[Verse 1]

D G

When you're weary,

D G

feeling small,

C/G G D G

When tears are in your eyes,

D G D

I will dry them all,

A G A A7 Asus2 D Dsus2 D7

I'm on your side. Oohh when times get rough,

D7sus2 G E A

And friends just can't be found.

[Chorus 1]

D7 D7sus2 G A7sus2 D Bm G

Like a bridge ov-er troubled water,

A7 D

I will lay me down.

D7 D7sus2 G A7sus2 D Bm G

Like a bridge ov-er troubled water,

A7 D

I will lay me down.

G D G

[Verse 2]

D G

When you're down and out,

D G

When you're on the streets,

C/G G D G

When eve - ning falls so hard

D G D

I will comfort you.

A G A A7

I'll take your part.

Asus2 D Dsus2 D7

When dark-ness comes

D7sus2 G E A

And pain is all a-round,

[Chorus 2]

D7 D7sus2 G A7sus2 D Bm G

Like a bridge ov-er troubled water,

A7 D

I will lay me down.

D7 D7sus2 G A7sus2 D Bm G

Like a bridge ov-er troubled water,

A7 D

I will lay me down.

G D G

[Verse 3]

D G

Sail on silvergirl,

D G

Sail on by.

C/G G D G

Your time has come to shine.

D G D

All your dreams are on their way.

A G A

See how they shine.

A7 Asus2 D Dsus2 D7

Oh, if you ne-ed a friend

D7sus2 G E A

I'm sailing right be - hind.

[Chorus 3]

D7 D7sus2 G A7sus2 D Bm G

Like a bridge ov-er troubled water,

A7 D

I will ease your mind.

D7 D7sus2 G A7sus2 D Bm G

Like a bridge ov-er troubled water,

A7 D

I will ease your mind.

[Outro]

G D G D

(strum last chord once)

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