Folk · 1970 · intermediate

Bridge Over Troubled Water

by Simon & Garfunkel
Key of Eb intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVvi
EbAbBbCm
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Key
Eb
Chords
4
Genre
Folk
Year
1970

Bridge Over Troubled Water Chord Progression Breakdown

Bridge Over Troubled Water (1970) is a intermediate folk song that uses the progression I – IV – V – vi (Eb, Ab, Bb, Cm in Eb).

Analysis

  • I (Eb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (Ab) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (Bb) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • vi (Cm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality

Tags

folk1970ssinger-songwriter

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What is the chord progression for Bridge Over Troubled Water?

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel uses the chords Eb, Ab, Bb, Cm in the key of Eb.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V – vi.

What key is Bridge Over Troubled Water in?

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel is in the key of Eb.

The primary chords are Eb, Ab, Bb.

Is Bridge Over Troubled Water beginner-friendly?

Bridge Over Troubled Water is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Bridge Over Troubled Water?

Bridge Over Troubled Water is a folk song from 1970.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of folk music.

Can I transpose Bridge Over Troubled Water to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.