Like a Bridge over Troubled Water

DESCRIPTION: "When you're weary, Feeling small... 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." The woman's dreams will shine, and he will go with her
AUTHOR: Paul Simon
EARLIEST DATE: 1970 (recording, Simon and Garfunkel)
KEYWORDS: friend love nonballad
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REFERENCES (2 citations):
Averill-CampSongsFolkSongs, p. 550, "Like a Bridge over Troubled Water" (notes only)
DT, BRIDTRBL*
NOTES [81 words]: This reportedly sold six million copies as a single, and the album sold 25 million -- and Simon and Garfunkel proceeded to break up. Those must have been some artistic differences to split them up! This is another song that I find it hard to believe was used as a camp song -- it's too mysterious. Are the troubled waters the emotional turmoils of the singer's friend? How is a bridge supposed to help?
Oh well, I'm too literal-minded. I'll let you interpret the song for yourself. - RBW
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File: ACSF550A

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