4 Updated Scores for Traditional - The Water Is Wide
Traditional British-Irish folk ballad dating back to the 1600s, later adapted into hymns like "When I Survey" and French songs. The melody has been used across genres from folk revival to classical arrangements.
"The Water is Wide" is a timeless folk ballad with roots in British and American oral tradition, frequently adapted in folk and gospel traditions.
"The Water is Wide" is a timeless English folk ballad exploring themes of love and separation, with roots possibly dating back to the 1600s. Popularized through oral tradition, it has been adapted by countless artists worldwide.
A traditional folk ballad of Scottish and Irish origin, "The Water is Wide" explores themes of love and separation through nautical metaphors. Its exact origins are unknown, but variations have existed in oral tradition since at least the 1600s.
"The Water is Wide" is a traditional folk song with roots in Scottish and English ballads, often associated with themes of love and longing. Its earliest known print version dates to the 17th century.
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