Bridge Over Troubled Water
Johnny Cash Lyrics

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 silver girl
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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul Simon

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Emilio Allier

3y↑48

When you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes, I'll dry them all (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 (ooo)
I'll take your part, oh, 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 silver girl
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

Sergio Q

2y↑1

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
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 silver girl
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

alexander morrison

1y↑2

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

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 silver girl
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

All comments from YouTube:

Warren Wintrode

7y↑231

This is a different song than Simon and Garfunkel sang. Their version is beautiful. This is gritty and real. This is one damaged soul reaching out to another to provide comfort. This is friendship and love.

Glenn Scannell

48w

Bigga Winna Crapsa good point r c

Bigga Winna Crapsa

50w

No, this is a singer trying his best to turn out a quality product. This is not a damaged soul or any of that claptrap. He had an obligation to his record company and he fulfilled it. "Other guys imitate us, but the original is still the greatest" - Mamas and Papas

Jack Burkhart

2y↑1

My thoughts exactly.My daughter asked me to learn this version on guitar, so she could sing it. (I'd never heard it) Ots impossible to play without emotion!

Tom S

3y↑1

indeed...

Joshua Framke

3y↑3

I was shocked at how accurate that is. That's a damn good comment.

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TheOriginalMoc

4y↑460

when Johnny sings your song its no longer your song.

Jude R

14w↑1

Nope, johnny cash's version is quite different so it's hard to compare but, no I totally disagree.

Miss Egg

29w

aside from 'In My Life'

Bill Cody

1y↑1

99.9% of the time I agree, but this song is best sung by Art. Johnny has way to powerful a voice. This song requires someone who sounds like they are completely unsure if they can actually support you, but they are going to try.

Edmund Davis-Quinn

They can both be awesome.

Hannes Klempert

@rikiwakwak It already is before! The one who writes it down is just a collector...

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Winterstick549

8y↑92

Cash can sing the phone book.

Rohit Antony

1y↑4

True.

Merlin

6y↑102

How we loved the man. Still love the man. R.I.P. Man in Black.

piemanpie2424

Merlin rip mad magazine.

Howard Phillips Lovecraft

5y↑172

Cash dies making an album full of covers

The things is, at least the half are betters than the original songs

Darrien Dove

15w

@Cpt Mcnugget use your brain.

Anastasia Beaverhausen

5y↑9

more than half... for sure.

Travis Linton

5y↑15

+Cpt Mcnugget He recorded a LOT of material in his final months. Stuff that's been released since his death is either Unearthed unreleased material, or final months recordings. A Hundred Highways and Ain't No Grave are albums that comprise those recordings of his final months. And there's still some that's yet to be released.

Jonathan Arsenault

5y↑11

+Cpt Mcnugget releases of old recordings.

Cpt Mcnugget

5y↑3

if he died making this album, how did 3 more Cash albums come out after this?

Glaucio Laffitte

1y↑3

All the songs performed by Johnny have a special taste, even though they are great by their authors, Johnny manages to sing with his soul, beautiful to hear them.

RockAllStarsCollaborationProject D

5y↑42

His version of the song gives depressing shivers throughout the body, but its also a feeling of hope and prayer in a way. I love it! Lmao

Darren Garvie

2y↑14

You can hear the soul Johnny put in that rendition of Bridge Over Troubled Water. There's NO doubt in my mind, he was singing about his love, June Carter Cash.

TheLastOfTheFinest80

6y↑169

Sorry if I offend any fans of Simon/Garfunkel, Willie Nelson, Elvis, Aretha Franklin, Clay Aiken and others but this version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is the gold standard.

TheLasagne

3w↑1

i agree.. the simon and garfunkel one is damn beautiful, but this is a masterpiece

Johnny Aces

19w↑1

Truer words were never spoken

Gerald Herrmann

26w↑2

i think it is wonderful, especially the strange duet parts with his wife. that being said, i still think the real gold standard of this song is "simon and garfunkel live in madison square garden 2009".

Airborne Officer

30w↑1

I mean I love Elvis cause I was raised on him but I like Cash’s version the most

Elvis Sinatra Cash

31w↑1

Johnny is one of the best singers ever thus cover was amazing but imo Elvis is the best. Elvis is my role model

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wrestling lovers like me

5y↑64

the most beautiful woman was born in 1970 when this song came out my wife she passed away 4 years ago and their isn't a day I don't miss you

piemanpie2424

I’m sorry for your loss. She was a year younger than my mom.

SMD

She was young. Sorry for your loss.

frank riccardi

Heckin Depis sending all the loves to you <3

She already is love itself, the grand return we all make.

She is in the light that warms your winter days and twinkles in your every star lit heartbeat.

8

Sonicblew

3y↑3

I'm sorry for your loss. I'd love to say it will get better over time but we both know it won't.

wrestling lovers like me

+spike284 😊

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ape man 3000

3y↑8

my dad used to play this all the damn time. could never figure out who was singing it and knew it wasn't simon and garfunkel, so when i found this, i was excited, and almost cried actually. it's just nostalgia i guess.

coupe662

28w↑3

🌨🌧⛈🌦🌥🌤☀️
Be kind to your family member even when they may not deserve it. Because it will be then they may need it the most.
🌏⚘🕯

Eduardo Cesar

7y↑12

Best version ever!

PatyPixie

7y↑19

This version gives me shivers...always...amazing song

Tanya Collett

3y↑7

This song always makes me cry. Reminds me of my Grandpa :( R.I.P. Grandpa. 1925-2005

Josh Plake

I lost my dad in 2018 and this song reminds me of him

Anthony Drake

2y↑2

Just watched Paul Simon as Musical Guest on SNL...and I thought.. That would have made a great collab.... Cash and Simon singing Bridge Over Troubled Water.

123breezybree

4y↑13

Almost two years ago, at 19, I walked down the isle to this song and love it even more every day since.

Ian Ingold・15 years ago

25w

so, 3 years later, have you ruined their life yet?

Dale Thomson

1y↑5

PTSD, withdrawal, and a broken heart have no chance of getting me down when I'm listening to Ol' Johnny

RJ 1999

Don't play the victim you will feel better

Zander S.

18w↑2

The duet between the the young woman and the old man is surprisingly beautiful.

Zachary Bell

2y↑3

One of the few songs that brings tears to my eyes, that are rooted in positive and negative emotions

nunya biznez

5y↑38

This is one of my favorite songs. The first time I heard it I was ten and heard Garfunkel sing it live in concert. That was 1970. That was also two days after we buried my father. I went with my mother in his place. On more than one occasion my mother put the cap back on a bottle of pills she intended to swallow after hearing this song play. I just wanted to give a little context for what this song means to me. Every time I hear this song sung I compare it to that first time I heard it.

I loved Johnny Cash. I was a huge fan. I miss his talent. He was a giant. His performances are legendary. While this is a beautiful performance on his part, I cannot like it as much as Garfunkel's. Also, I'd have loved to hear Cash sing this when he was in his prime. Fiona's contribution was for me too distracting. It didn't really add anything to this recording. That said, it might be nice to hear her rendition of it as a solo performance as she obviously has a beautiful singing voice.

Wasteland Gypsy

6y↑28

Fionna Apple ladies and gents

John Kim

7y↑12

when Johnny Cash covers your song, it is no longer your song.

Difi Atmaji Nugroho

2y↑3

I cant speak my mind , so universe said to me to write them down

Frida Flower

5y↑7

Wow, I absolutely love the raw talent of this legend, you can feel his soul in this version. I feel this song had meaning to him way beyond what we could ever know.

manutd689908

7y↑9

I'd say the original is better, there's something beautiful about it. But Cash's version is damn good.

Debora Maria Oselame

43w↑1

Amo Johnny Cash, é um cantor maravilhoso, ele nos deixou mas nunca morrerá. 2020

Emilio Allier

3y↑48

Goretti- Canterburg-Rainforest

33w

Beautiful ♥️ love the song and lyrics.

Elisa Vieira

xxx

Dwight Miller

He said to june I am sailing right behind you

Author Richards

You're a saint

Cven Haven

6y↑8

nostalgic feeling

Antonella Cei

2y↑4

Better than the original!

Sergio Q

2y↑1

Josh Plake

1y↑1

I lost my dad in 2018. This song reminds me of him

Stephen Houghton

3y↑1

This blows me away

hms studios

3y↑2

it reminds me of the collapse of the silver bridge in Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Eric Abbott

2y↑2

I get chills every time I listen to this song. The emotions in Johnny and Junes voices are raw and powerful.

Ronald Severson

7y↑6

Truly a heartfelt and unforgettable cover of this great song by a great musical talent.

Kate Cascio

This song was sung at my graduation ceremony

Victor Flecker

4y↑6

Genius, genius, he is the best, the best!

Oded Avital

3y↑6

Johnny's voice can kill me - you can sense his soul that sings , not his mouth

kpny1961

2y↑22

One song I wish Johnny covered was " Wish you were here" Pink Floyd. I think he would have knocked out of the park and floored everyone.

Rian Schoeman

14w

There should be an app that can do that: dead legends singing your favorite songs.

Anushka Sen

holy shit you are so right. i didn't know I needed it till I read your comment.

Jonathan Løvehjerte

1y↑1

@Kristina Carr i have thought the same thing.. cant take nothing from PF they are legends. but i would loooove to hear cash doing that song.. would have hit me in another way im sure. :)

Kristina Carr

1y↑5

Dang. Now I need that.

Craig Minns

2y↑1

Brilliant take on a legendary song.

Antonio Bernal

1y↑2

We will always love you dear Johnny

bellefleur

7y↑6

i love this. john legend does a beautiful version as well.

Skott Hall

bellefleur quiet

gwenyth b

6y↑8

R.I.P💙

stagnantalarm77

7y↑33

I cried the first time I herd that song

Dylan Colbert

2y↑1

I know it's been 4 years, but me too man.

Sonicblew

That just means you're human.

Grant Crouder

stagnantalarm77 goat herders smh

Kingbreck

3y↑1

Meisterwerk!

Aron Mac Fhíobhuí

15w

Had no idea he covered this I’ve been pleasantly surprised

Roy McLean

3y↑1

Wow. Got me right there.

Ronaldo Alob

1y↑1

Wow!

Jake From state farm

44w↑1

You would think after listening to Johnny Cash for 16-17 years basically my entire life you would have listened to every Johnny Cash album and song but he has so many amazing songs all are my favorite but no matter how many songs I have of Johnny Cash I always end up finding so many great songs to listen to so many more to explore

Goretti- Canterburg-Rainforest

33w

Songs like this are very important. The song has a story and I love it ♥️
My favorite Johnny Cash Rip

Owen Leighton

6y↑13

Always play this when I miss my mum. Best version

WESLEY STOUT

2y↑1

"I will comfort you"

Jason Marquez

2y↑2

This version gives me shivers...always...amazing song
Fionna Apple ladies and gents

Angered J Sarge

5y↑1

This really gives me chills

steph smith

7y↑1

wow. just wow. beautiful.

Arthur Otto

8y↑1

Beautiful; thankyou

Alexander Forbes

5y↑33

My neighbor was listening to this song, usually I hate overhearing his shitty music but I didn't mind it this time.

TheMaverick09

28w

It’s been an interesting life full of ups and downs and this song has made me realize that I’m people’s bridge only for them to use me to step over me and be done with me it might not be the meaning of the song but it’s how it makes me feel and I love this song for that reason

Agermanshepherdsheba

2y↑1

Rest In Peace Jermey 🙏🏻❤️

Andre Muggiati

2y↑1

Johnny has a way of making every song his own. We can feel the song the way he wants us to feel it. His American recordings are a masterpiece.

Sara Kemi

1y↑1

The best version

Maxwell The Brave

2y↑1

It really is the different inflections here that make the tones of this version and the Simon and Garfunkel version nigh incomparable. Cash’s is full imperfection and glottal attacks. But that adds humanity to the sound. It grounds it and almost makes it feel more exposed. While I may prefer the ethereal and subdued performance of Art Garfunkel, Johnny does a great job here.

Karmen Jazbec

yes johnny protect me by your angels wngs

axelle sweetkiss

2y↑1

This version gives me shivers...always...amazing song
R.I.P💙

Stephen Houghton

3y↑1

Shiver me timbers

Tele Yakisoba Nakabayashi

Alguem agora 2020

Kevin Goss

37w

This is my song for my daughter.

Omenati

18w↑1

This song makes me cry like a big baby.

Susanne Schröder

Great !!!!!

The Band

Well I cried

Mehdy SERAICHE

4y↑17

From God to us.

ben robbo

2y↑1

@Victor Flecker people lile you is why people cannot be different and have freedom of speech. Shame on you for judging someome based on religion

Victor Flecker

4y↑1

@***** I'm sorry for your dumbass having no critical capacity of thinking and being old as fuck and still believing religion.

Victor Flecker

Fuck god, bitch, from a genius man to human kind.

john mcvicar

The God!

alexander morrison

1y↑2

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

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 silver girl
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

Leo

The greatest

revulutionsounds

best ever .my favorite
all times

bruno henrique

2y↑1

How we loved the man. Still love the man. R.I.P. Man in Black.
Truly a heartfelt and unforgettable cover of this great song by a great musical talent.

Tristan Barter

Gravity and meaning

Gandolph Gander

2y↑2

14 years old , I learnt to know the song composed by Paul Simon. l' ve loved that melody, but did'nt understand the lyrics complete (because lack of fully unterstanding the English language). And even I did not appreciate the "timbre"/tenor of Art Garfunkel (that's just a matter of taste). For me in those times this title was a pathethic "Girl's song". Johnny Cash was'nt even my favourite in those days and later on. His last Album taught me something else. Growing older - and appreciating other artists beyond the limited circle of my musical heroes in former times (they still have some meaning for myself) - I have to confess that Cash's interpetation is so stunning & touching, so that I have to commit now: what a wonderful song, what an soulful artist this man in black has ever been !!! 🖤

Brandon Duquemin

Gandolph G. Nice one bro gave u follow for that

Vintage JukeBox - Don't Stop The Music

Wonderful song.
That’s a beautiful playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um7t6FQmu6k

AVA FLOYD

i'm on your side.

Arda Albayraktar

6y↑2

utterly divine

nothing nobody

Miss U more than the needle

BomberBoy

Fiona Apple makes this song so haunting.

arbanaskocudo

1y↑2

I like Cash Johnny

Manuela Leal

❤️

Nils von H

beautiful

Dewyy

Your the best Johnny cash!

Danny Nee BA

Great song 💯❤️🎸🎶

Maxine Newgrounds

nice

Stephen Houghton

3y↑17

Praise the Lord, jesus christ

G E T R E K T 905

36w

no, my lord is Satan

digitalceo95

7y↑1

Nothing like the Man In Black

DirtyJokerz

Beautiful Song.

Geyza

♥

TheInvincibleViolet

:'(

fufufoofoo

6y↑1

Liked it far more than Elvis's cover.
This song ain't Drama, it's character.

Karmen Jazbec

yeah johnny i need some cash

John Bryant

🎗🖤🙏🏽

Mark Emanuel Geppert

Thx

Laura Lovesthestones

3y↑2

Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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