Water Is Wide

by Traditional
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Water Is Wide" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 92 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Water Is Wide”

Why does "Water Is Wide" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Water Is Wide".
What key is "Water Is Wide" by Traditional played in?
Water Is Wide is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Water Is Wide"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Water Is Wide" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Water Is Wide"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Water Is Wide"?
"Water Is Wide" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Water Is Wide"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Water Is Wide".
Can I see all the notes in "Water Is Wide"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 92 BPM.