The Water Is Wide
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
3rd traste
[Verse 1]
G Am7 G
The water is wide, I can't cross over
G/F# Em Am
And neither have I wings to fly
D Bm C G Am7 G
Give me a boat that can carry two
Am7 G D G Am7 G
And both shall row, my love and I
[Verse 2]
G Am7 G
My love is gentle, and love is kind
G/F# Em Am
The sweetest love, when first it's new
D Bm C G Am7 G
But love grows old, and waxes cold
Am7 G D G Am7 G
And fades away, like morning dew
[Verse 3]
G Am7 G
There is a ship, she sails the sea
G/F# Em Am
She's loaded deep, as deep can be
D Bm C G Am7 G
But not as deep, as the love I'm in
Am7 G D G Am7 G
I know not I'll, I sink or swim
[Verse 4]
G Am7 G
The water is wide, I can't cross over
G/F# Em Am
And neither have I wings to fly
D Bm C G Am7 G
Give me a boat that can carry two
Am7 G D G Am7 G
And both shall row, my love and I
Am7 G D G Am7 G
And both shall row, my love and I
How to play The Water Is Wide
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.