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
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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- Paul Simon wrote this song about providing comfort to a person in need. It started out as a modest Gospel hymn but became more dramatic as he put it together.
- Art Garfunkel sang this alone on the album, although he thought Simon should have sung it. Says Simon, Many times I’m sorry I didn’t do it.
- Clive Davis at Columbia Records is the one who heard the commercial appeal of the song, and insisted they market it like crazy and use it as the album title.
- This song was included on the 2001 Columbia Records benefit CD, God Bless America. Proceeds from the disc went to the Twin Towers Fund.
- The first time this song was broadcast on TV was a special called Songs of America. Clay Aiken released this as his first single right after the show.
- Bridge Over Troubled Water was the last album Simon & Garfunkel released before they split up. It is the biggest selling album ever for Columbia Records.
The source for these facts is the webpage, Song Facts!
When I don’t really know what to say…
I listen to Clay Aiken sing Bridge Over Troubled Water.
It makes me feel a bit better.
Still So Beautiful!
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One of my favorite songs sung by Clay – very inspirational and powerful. It helps some in these very sad times. Prayers for all of the souls and the victims in Las Vegas – May God bless us ALL.
So Beautiful is right! Beautiful lyrics, Beautiful melody, Beautiful performance by OMC!
I rushed to buy this single the day it came out so many years ago. I've always loved the song by S&G, and Clay's rendition lived up to their original.
I have watched the video of older Clay singing Bridge probably a thousand times. Can’t seem to get enough of it. One of many great looks for him. I love them all. Thanks for the info and lyrics.
❤️ UNCONDITIONAL love for you Clay. God bless America.