When you're weary, feelin' small
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all
I'm on your side, oh, 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, oh when darkness comes, and pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will ease your mind
Sail on silver girl, sail on by
Your time has come to shine, and all your dreams will run their way
See how they shine, oh, 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
One of my absolute favorite songs EVER! It has never ceased to bring me comfort and peace when I am over troubled water. It is just one of those amazingly poignant tunes. Ponder those lyrics today and know that (whoever your "I" might be) . . . Like a bridge over troubled water, I will ease your mind!
Paul Simon had the first two verses finished for a long time before he added the third. He says he used to stand on the side of the stage, in the shadows, while Art Garfunkel would sing the song, and he would just be in amazement that that was HIS song. Even the composer was in awe of what he had written.
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