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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Water Is Wide" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Water Is Wide" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Water Is Wide" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Water Is Wide"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Water Is Wide" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Water Is Wide"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Water Is Wide" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.