"The Water Is Wide" (also called "O Waly, Waly" or simply "Waly, Waly") is a folk song of British origin. [ citation needed ] It remains popular in the 21st century. Cecil Sharp published the song in Folk Songs From Somerset (1906).

Oct 22, 2021 · O waly, waly English source: Anon. The water is wide, I cannot get o’er, And neither have I wings to fly. Give me a boat that will carry two, And both shall row, my love and I. O, down in the meadows the other day, A-gath’ring flowers both fine and gay, A-gath’ring flowers both red and blue, ...

"Oh Waly, Waly" survived into the 20th century and was also recorded during the Folk Revival era, for example by Hermes Nye (Early English Ballads From The Percy And Child Collections, 1957, Folkways FW 02305), by Peggy Seeger & Ewan MacColl (Two-Way Trip, 1961, Folkways FW 08755) and by John Jacob Niles whose eccentric version was first ...

O WALY WALY is a traditional English melody associated with the song "O Waly, Waly, gin love be bony," the words of which date back at least to Ramsay's Tea Table Miscellany (1724-1732), and as the setting for a folk ballad about Jamie Douglas. It is also well known in the Appalachian region of the United States.

by David Evan Thomas (b. 1958), "O, Waly Waly", 1989/2003, stanzas 1,4,3,2,5 [ medium voice, piano ]  [sung text checked 1 time] Available translations, adaptations or excerpts, and transliterations (if applicable):

- O Waly Waly. This sad song is based on the story of Lady Barbara Erskine, the daughter of the 9th Earl of Mar. She married the 2nd Marquis of Douglas in 1670 but was falsely accused of adultery - by a former lover. There is an American version of this song with a different tune - "The Water is Wide" O Waly Waly. O waly waly up the bank

O Waly Waly Lyrics: The water is wide, I cannot cross o'er / And neither have I wings to fly / Give me a boat and carry two / And both shall row / My love and I / O, down in the meadows the...

Over 25 years later, however, the vocal track from that live Blues Alley performance of “Waly Waly” was separated out with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence, and the London Symphony Orchestra joined Eva’s singing for the album I CAN ONLY BE ME.

Mar 11, 2024 · O WALY, WALY. AKA - "Oh Waly, Waly, Gin Love be Bonny," "Wale' Wale' up yon Bank," "Waly Waly." Scottish, Air (3/4 time). F Major (Howe): D Major/Mixolydian (Neil). Standard tuning (fiddle). One part (Howe): AABB (Neil).

Sep 22, 2024 · O Waly, Waly (loosely translated as "woe is me") is an English folk song that has been sung since the 1600s. It is more commonly known as The Water Is Wide, and has been performed and recorded by many of today's top artists.