As the emotional cover of Bridge Over Troubled Water heads to No1, see our line-by-line guide to who’s involved and what they sing
The cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water was recorded over the weekend at studios just half a mile from the tower block fire that killed at least 79 people last week
SIMON Cowell’s Grenfell Tower charity single has enjoyed the biggest first-day sales of any track released this decade.
Performed by Artists For Grenfell — made up of more than 50 acts — it has been downloaded and streamed more than 120,000 times since its release on Wednesday.
And within 24 hours, it was already top of the charts.
The emotional cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water was recorded over the weekend at studios half a mile from the tower block fire that killed at least 79 people last week.
Robbie Williams, Liam Payne and Jessie J were among those lending their voices to the hit, which begins with a rap by Stormzy.
The money raised will go to help those affected by the disaster.
X Factor guru Simon has also set up a website — — where the public can make donations.
Below, we have the official video and then all the lyrics — alongside the artist that performs each line — so you can sing along at home.
MOVING INTRO BY RAPPER
HERE, we reproduce the poignant rap intro by Stormzy which opens the charity track.
YEAH, I don’t know where to begin so I’ll start by saying I refuse to forget you.
I refuse to be silenced,
I refuse to neglect you.
That’s for every last soul up in Grenfell even though I’ve never even met you.
That could have been my mum’s house, or that could have been my nephew.
Now that could have been me up there,
Waving my white plain T up there.
All my friends on the ground trying a see up there,
I just hope that you rest and you’re free up there.
I can’t feel your pain but it’s still what it is.
Went to the block just to chill with the kids.
Troubled waters come running past.
I’mma be right there just to build you a bridge yo.