The Water Is Wide - Trad. cover

The Water Is Wide
The water is wide and I can't cross over
Neither have I wings that I could fly
Build me a boat that can carry two
And both shall row my love and I
There is a ship and it sails on the sea
Loaded deep as deep can be
But not as deep as the love I'm in
I know not if I sink or swim
I leaned my back up against an oak
Thinkin' it was a trusty tree
But first it bent and then it broke
Just like my own false love to me
Oh, love is gentle, love is kind
Gay as a jewel when first it's new
But love grows old and waxes cold
And fades away like some morning dew
The water is wide and I can't cross over
Neither have I wings to fly
Build me a boat that can carry two
And both shall row my love and I

[@kennethlippertshauser3376]

Thank you for the lyrics my friend.

[@williemac006]

Well done D this sure is an oldie, this ballad goes back to Scotland in the years 1720, I remember my Dad used to sing this when I was a bairn, great job again D

[@danielebrillo7281]

Thanks for the information. I didn’t know it was so old…

[@kennethlippertshauser3376]

🎶Beautiful song great job Daniel. Thank you for sharing brother. You are awesome. 👍

[@danielebrillo7281]

Thanks Kenneth, really appreciated! Hope all is fine

[@kennethlippertshauser3376]

All is good brother oh, I'm only 4,000 miles away and you're coming in loud and clear

[@stoppanigiovannino]

Bellissima canzone, mi ricorda molto van damiens land fatta dagli U2

[@danielebrillo7281]

Che paragone… grazie

[@kennethlippertshauser3376]

Hello my friend how are you. Did you get to see the Jeff Beck tribute yet? 🕊️

[@danielebrillo7281]

Hi Kenneth, I’m good thanks. I will look for the JB tribute for sure! Thanks for your kind message