Poet: Somerset, Cecil Sharp (1859-1924)
Source: Volume 3: British Isles
Date of Composition: 1946 (pre. Oct. 31)
Publication: Boosey & Co., Ltd., 1947
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderately Easy
Subject: “The water is wide” text; love over time
Range: E4 – E5
Tessitura: E4 – C#5
Tempo: Slowly moving; 3/2
Duration: 02:27
Vocal Characteristics: Potential for long phrases; arching phrases
Piano Difficulty Level: Moderate
Accompaniment Characteristics: Unexpected chromatic alterations; full chords in both hands at times