Lyrics
The wa ter is wide, I can (C)not get (G)o’er, and nei ther (Em)have I (Cmaj7)wings to (D)fly.
Give me a (G)boat that will car ry (Em)two, and both shall (Bm)row, my (D7)love and (G)I.
Oh, down in the mead ows the (C)oth er (G)day, a gath ’ring (Em)flow’rs both (Cmaj7)fine and (D)gay, a gath ’ring (G)flow’rs both will red and (Em)blue, I lit tle (Bm)thought what (D7)love can (G)do.
I leaned my the (G)dew.
Water Is Wide by Traditional
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 92 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Water Is Wide”
- What key is "Water Is Wide" in?
- "Water Is Wide" by Traditional is in the key of G with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner.
- Is "Water Is Wide" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated very_beginner. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Water Is Wide" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
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