18 Best Bridge-themed Songs for a Wedding Playlist
Last Updated: June 13, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)
Help celebrate bridge opening and bridge celebrations with this list of bridge songs. A great way to celebrate visiting bridges.
The most popular and recognizable bridge in America is the Golden Gate Bridge located in San Francisco Bay.
The London Bridge in Lake Havasu, Arizona. The bridge originated in London and is the bridge that made the song “London Bridge Is Falling Down” popular.
On the east coast, we must mention Boston, Massachusetts’ bridge Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge over the Charles River.
Also on the east coast, there is Virginia Beach, Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. The bridge stretches more than 17 miles and was built for transportation between Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.
The last bridge on the east coast we will mention is the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, New York. The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the finest architectural structures in the city and a must-see for walking over it.
The final bridge we will mention is the Sunshine Skyway Bridge located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The bridge features sunny yellow steel cables. Although it is not technically a bridge but a walkway, we also had to mention the Grand Canyon Skywalk Glass “Bridge” located at the Grand Canyon Hualapai West entrance.
Can you believe that they actually have a bridge day? Yes! For more information, check out the website: http://www.officialbridgeday.com.
Top 25 Trending Bridge Songs
- “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel (Pop – 1970)
- “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by John Legend (R&B – 2022)
- “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Whitney Houston, CeCe Winans (Christian – 2023)
- “Water Under the Bridge” by Adele (Pop – 2015)
- “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Elvis Presley (Rock – 1970)
- “The Bridge” by d4vd (Alternative – 2023)
- “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Roberta Flack (Pop – 1971)
- “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Aretha Franklin (R&B – 1971)
- “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by LeAnn Rimes (Country – 1997)
- “The Bridge” by Dolly Parton (Country – 1968)
- “Bridge over Troubled Water” by Josh Groban (Pop – 2018)
- “The Bridge” by Lauren Duski (Country – 2022)
- “Water Under The Bridge” by Sam Hunt (Country – 2022)
- “Bridge” by Ellie Holcomb (Christian – 2021)
- “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers (Alternative – 1991)
- “Bridge” by High Highs (Indie Rock – 2013)
- “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Johnny Cash (Country – 2002)
- “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Glee Cast (Pop – 2012)
- “Bridges Burn” by NEEDTOBREATHE (Rock – 2018)
- “Bridges” by Johnnyswim (Singer-Songwriter – 2019)
- “Bridge” by Tiprock (Alternative- 2022)
- “Bridge” by Abnaji (Alternative – 2022)
- “Bridges” by Woven Hearts (Rock – 2023)
- “Bridges” by BROODS (Alternative – 2014)
- “Bridge” by Tamera Weigert (2022)
Popular Songs About Bridges
Brooklyn Bridge To Chorus – The Strokes
Released in 2020 on the album The New Abnormal
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And the 80s song yeah, how did it go?
When they said, “This is the beginning of the best years”
Even though
False, break
The Bridge – Meadow Mountain
Released in 2019 on the album The Bridge
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And one night while standing on the bridge
Desire swept through us both
Passion took us by the hand
Next, read songs about riding in elevators.
Bridges – Mark Murphy
Released in 2019 on the album Songbook
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
A bridge made of colors in the sky above
And I am certain that somewhere there is a bidge made of love
Bridges Burn – Paul Otten
Released in 2019 on the album Bridges Burn
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Am I losing it?
As I watch, I watch
My bridges burn to ash
Water Under the Bridge – Adele
Released in 2015 on the album 25
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
If you’re gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don’t pretend that you don’t want me
Our love ain’t water under the bridge
Bridge Burning – Foo Fighters
Released in 2012 on the album Wasting Light
Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
It’s all coming ’round
They’re all coming down
Your bridges are burning now
Bridge of Light – P!nk
Release in 2011 on the album Happy Feet Two Soundtrack
Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
That’s when loneliness goes away,
That’s why you gotta be strong tonight,
Only love can build us a bridge of light
London Bridge – Fergie
Released in 2006 on the album The Dutchess
Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
How come every time you come around
My London, London Bridge wanna go down, like
London, London, London
The Bridge – Elton John
Released in 2006 on the album The Captain & the Kid
Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Do you cross the bridge or do you fade away?
And every one of us that ever came to play
Has to cross the bridge or fade away
Bridge – Queensryche
Released in 1994 on the album Promised Land
Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You’re begging me for a brand new start
Trying to mend a bridge that’s been blown apart
But you know you never built it dad
Check out songs about flying in airplanes.
Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Released in 1992 on the album Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Is where I drew some blood
(Under the bridge downtown)
I could not get enough
Love Can Build a Bridge – The Judds
Released in 1990 on the album Love Can Build a Bridge
Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Love can build a bridge
Between your heart and mine
Love can build a bridge
Don’t you think it’s time?
Love is a Bridge – Little River Band
Released in 1988 on the album Monsoon
Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Love is the bridge that links our hearts
keeping us close when we’re apart
I always knew, right from the start
Seven Bridges Road – Eagles
Released in 1980 on the album Eagles Live
Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Sometimes there’s a part of me
Has to turn from here and go
Running like a child from these warm stars
Down the Seven Bridges Road
Bridge of Sighs – Robin Trower
Released in 1974 on the album Bridge of Sighs
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Why so unforgiving and why so cold
Been a long time crossing bridge of sighs
Listen to songs to play while walking over a bridge.
Bridge over Troubled Water – Aretha Franklin
Released in 1971 on the album Bridge over Troubled Water
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Just like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
(Like a bridge)
Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel
Released in 1970 on the album Bridge Over Troubled Water
Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) – Simon & Garfunkel
Released in 1966 on the album Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me
Life, I love you, all is groovy
If you have a favorite bridge song not on our list, please share it below so that we can add it.
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Matthew (Matt) Campbell is the founder/editor of My Wedding Songs from his experience as a wedding DJ. He is the author of two wedding planners: ‘Wedding Songs Planner’ and ‘The Wedding Music Toolkit’. Matt is the host of the ‘Wedding Songs Podcast’. He shares music inspiration in his weekly newsletter the ‘Wedding MusicLetter’. His articles have been published on Rolling Stone, DJ Life Magazine, and DJ Times. Matt resides in the wedding capital of the world – Las Vegas.