I think it was inspired by “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” That’s my feeling, although I have nothing to go on. I know he wanted to write a “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” (It should be noted that John was way off here because “Let It Be” was actually recorded well before “Bridge Over Troubled Water” was released. [Verse 1] Gee, but it’s great to be back home Home is where I want to be I’ve been on the road so long, my friend And if you came along I know you couldn’t disagree [Chorus] It’s the same Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. He is one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century, with a career spanning six decades. He is among the most acclaimed musicians in popular music and one of the world's best-selling music artists, noted both for his solo work and work with Art Garfunkel . Hello darkness, my old friend I've come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence In restless dreams I walked alone Narrow streets of cobblestone 'Neath the halo of a street lamp I turned my collar to the cold I surely would. I'd rather be a hammer than a nail. Yes, I would. If I only could. I surely would. Away, I'd rather sail away. Like a swan that's here and gone. A man gets tied up to the ground. He gives the world its saddest sound. Provided to YouTube by RCA Victor/LegacyBridge Over Troubled Water · Elvis PresleyFrom Elvis In Nashville℗ Originally released 1970. All rights reserved by R .

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