The Water Is Wide O Waly Waly
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Intro: D G D F#m D G D
D G D
The water is wide, I can't get over
Bm G A
Neither have I the wings to fly
F#m D Bm G
So go and get me to a boat
G F#m A D
To carry both my love and I
D G D
Must I be bound and she go free?
D Bm G A
Am I to love while she don't love me?
A F#m D A G Bm
Why should I act the childish part
A F#m A D
and love a girl that breaks my heart
Interlude: D G D Bm G A F#m D G F#m A D
D G D
There is a ship out on the sea
D Bm G A
And loaded deep as it can be
A F#m D G
But not as deep as love am I
C#m A F#m A D
Don't care if I should live or die
D G D
The water is wide, I can't get over
Bm G A
Neither have I the wings to fly
F#m D Bm G
So go and get me to a boat
G C#m F#m A D
To carry both my love and I
D F#m A D
To cary both my love and I
Outro: D (fade out)
How to play The Water Is Wide O Waly Waly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.