Feelsongs

When you're weary; feeling 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  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 silvergirl sail on by Your time has come to shine All your dreams are on 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           (sing365)


Paul Simon wrote this about providing comfort to a person in need. It started as a modest Gospel hymn but became more dramatic as he put it together. Simon said, "I have no idea where it came from. It came all of the sudden. It was one of the most shocking moments in my songwriting career. I remember thinking, 'This is considerably better than I usually write."                (songfacts)   

           

                                          Aretha Franklin - Bridge Over Troubled Water