Bridge over Troubled Water
Aretha Franklin
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(Don't trouble the water) I won't (leave it alone) (Why don't you, why don't you, let it be?) (Still water run deep, yes it do) I know that (Whoa-o-o-yeah) If you only believe (Don't trouble the water) Said I wouldn't (leave it alone) (Why don't you, why don't you, let it be?) (Still water run deep) Yes it do (Yes it do' whoa-oh-ho yeah) If you only believe 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 Oh when darkness comes And pain is all, is all around Just like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down (Like a bridge) Just like a bridge (Over troubled) over troubled water I will lay me down Sail on silver girl Sail on by Your time has come to shine All of your dreams are on their way (See how they shine?) Ooh and if you ever need a friend (Need a friend) Look around, I'm sailing right behind Just like a bridge Over troubled water I'll be there to lay me down (Like a bridge) Like a bridge over (troubled water) troubled water I will lay me down Ooh I'll be your bridge Yes I will (Don't trouble the water) Said I wouldn't (Leave it alone) Well (why don't you, why don't you, let it be?) (Still water run deep) I know that (Yes it do) yeah (oh-oh-oh yeah) Still water (don't trouble the water) Yeah (Leave it alone, why don't you, why don't you, let it be) Talking 'bout still water (Still water run deep) You know they run deep (Yes it do, oh-ho-ho-yeah) Well I'm gonna be your bridge yeah! (Don't trouble the water) The troubled water (leave it alone) Oh! (Why don't you, why don't you, let it be?) Come on come on Walk out on me (Still water run deep) Oh (Yes it do)
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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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