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"The Water Is Wide" (also called "O Waly, Waly" or simply "Waly, Waly") is a folk song of British origin. It remains popular in the 21st century. Cecil Sharp published the song in Folk Songs From Somerset (1906).
Bruce Woodley singing lead on a beautiful traditional ballad which The Seekers first recorded in 1964. The video is from the group's Farewell tour (2013-14) ...
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Mar 22, 2008 · From Album "Restless Nights" 1979 Bass-Kenny Edwards Acoustic guitars-Karla Bonoff and James Taylor Accordion-Garth Hudson Background vocals-James Taylor and John David Souther correction: sweetes...
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Bob Dylan performing "The Water Is Wide" live at Boston Music Hall - November 21, 1975 Listen to Bob Dylan: https://bobdylan.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to Bob ...
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May 8, 2024 · ‘The Water Is Wide’ is a traditional folk song that dates back to the 1600s. It has been performed and adapted by a variety of artists over the years, but Pete Seeger’s version is one of the most well-known.
This song was first printed in 1725/6 in two groundbreaking publications. A version with a tune and four verses - including variant forms of two we know from the modern "The Water Is Wide" - can be found in William Thomson's Orpheus Caledonius, or a Collection of the best Scotch Songs.
The Water Is Wide Lyrics. [Verse 1] The water is wide I can't cross o'er. Nor do I have light wings to fly. Build me a boat that can carry two. And both shall row my love...
