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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Water Is Wide" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 92 BPM.
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About “Water Is Wide”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Water Is Wide" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Water Is Wide" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Water Is Wide" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Water Is Wide" is in the key of G at 92 BPM.
- What chords are in "Water Is Wide"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.