The Water Is Wide
The Water Is Wide is a traditional folk song of Scottish origin, admired for its beautiful melody and timeless lyrics. This printable chord sheet presents the song in a simple arrangement that's ideal for piano, organ or keyboard.
The Water Is Wide is also included in Fingertips Etsy Pack 12 – Beautiful Chord Colours, where it forms part of a carefully chosen collection of expressive songs that showcase rich, colourful harmonies through chord-based playing.
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Basic Practice Version
Just the Melody
With a little more rhythm