Did you ever find what you were looking for in New Canaan? And how do you throw in a bridge section effectively after a few verses? "You can do whatever you want to" has a smooth harmonic transition from verse to bridge and back to verse.
it should be looked at like a medical diagnosis. each song is different. never try to do the exact same thing that worked on another song. each song might want something differently. including no bridge, another verse, a pineapple, or just ending the song right there. be aware of the songs's specific needs