The Most Important Songs of the Rock Era: Songs That Changed the World--"Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel

This of course has religious overtones with lines such as "Like a Bridge Over Troubled Water, I will ease your mind."  If we think we can do it all ourselves, we will fail.  

"Bridge Over Troubled Water"

by Simon & Garfunkel

Written by Paul Simon


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 silvergirl,
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