Bridge Over Troubled Water

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 water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part
When darkness comes
And pain is all around

Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

Sail on silver girl
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 behind

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

Notes

“Bridge Over Troubled Water” was written by Paul Simon, 1969, and recorded by Simon and Garfunkel.

According to Songfacts.com, “Paul Simon wrote this about providing comfort to a person in need. It started as a modest Gospel hymn but became more dramatic as he put it together. Art Garfunkel sang this alone, although he thought Simon should have sung it. Says Simon, ‘Many times I'm sorry I didn't do it.’

The line ‘Sail on, silver girl’ is often reputed to refer to a needle (meaning the song is about heroin) but it actually refers to Simon's girlfriend and later wife who found a few gray hairs on her head and was upset. The lyric was meant as a joke.”

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