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5595 - The Water is Wide arranged by Sylvia Woods
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One of My Favorites to Play in Public 
Feb 21, 2009 | Posted By Jan Troeger from
Very soothing melody and is quickly mastered by advanced beginners. This piece allows the harpist ample room for expression and creativity. In other words, you can play this in public and easily cover up your mistakes!
the water is wide
Jan 28, 2010 | Posted By Don Austin from
I've been enjoying this piece. The arrangement is easy enough for me and full of expressive tension and resolve chords. I've even been able to explore the loveliness of the arrangement with my own expressions. Great work Sylvia!
One of my favorites!
Aug 24, 2012 | Posted By Olivia Claggett from Newark, OH United States
Although this song is simple it is absolutely gorgeous!!!! I just received the song about a week ago and fell in love with it as soon as I started playing it! You did a great job Sylvia!
Very lovely, flexible arrangement
Mar 25, 2013 | Posted By Valerie Bellamy from Halifax, NS Canada
I love this arrangement of The Water is Wide (or O Waly, Waly) from Sylvia Woods, and play it frequently during the prelude at weddings. Each verse is different and progresses in difficulty, so intermediate beginners can play it, as well as more advanced players (all three), or for highly skilled players, it's an easy sight-reading piece for background music.
The Water is Wide
Nov 23, 2017 | Posted By Diane Dunn from Walled Lake, MI United States
I have been hired to play background music during the dedication of a "healing garden" at a local hospital. This arrangement will be a perfect addition to my repertoire for the occasion. No pedal or lever changes and the fingering falls easily into the hands. (Review originally submitted 5/8/2010.)