Bridge Over Troubled Water
Art Garfunkel
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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.
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Written by: Paul Simon
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6 facts about this song
Art Garfunkel1. Art Garfunkel, one half of "Simon & Garfunkel," was initially against releasing "Bridge over Troubled Water" as a single because he thought it was too long and would not be played on the radio.
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Paul Simon2. Paul Simon, the other half of "Simon & Garfunkel," wrote the song while Garfunkel was filming in Europe for a movie. He reportedly wrote it in a night, with an additional week to polish the lyrics.
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Simon & Garfunkel3. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is one of Simon & Garfunkel's most successful songs. It topped the charts in over 10 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
4. The song won the duo five Grammy Awards in 1971, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
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Aretha Franklin5. Aretha Franklin covered "Bridge over Troubled Water" in 1971, one year after Simon & Garfunkel's original version. Her rendition peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
6. Franklin's version was a significant hit and earned her a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1972.
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Elvis Presley7. Elvis Presley also covered "Bridge over Troubled Water" in 1970. His version peaked at number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
8. When performing the song live, Presley often started with the second verse instead of the first, making his version unique among other covers.
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The Song in General9. "Bridge over Troubled Water" is one of the most covered songs of all time, with at least 400 artists having recorded their versions.
10. The song is commonly associated with friendship, support during hard times and self-sacrifice, themes that resonate with many listeners around the world.
11. The song marked a turning point for Simon & Garfunkel, with the duo breaking up shortly after its release.
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