James Taylor - The Water Is Wide Lyrics






The water is wide, I can't cross over, and neither have I wings to fly.
Build me a boat that can carry two and both shall row, my love and I.

There is a ship and she sails the sea. She's loaded deep, as deep can be.
But not so deep as the love I'm in, I know not how I sink or swim.

Oh love is handsome and love is fine, the sweetest flower when first it's new.
But love grows old and waxes cold and fades away like Summer dew.

Build me a boat that can carry two and both shall row, my love and I,
And both shall row, my love and I.





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  1. R.... G....

    I dont know how those people in that audience are not shedding tears.

  2. f.... ....

    Merry Christmas to all ,I am homesick for my North Carolina , but I have James and his music , I am blessed

  3. M.... R....

    My ex wife and my song (the JT version). I couldn't listen to this for a few years after we split.

  4. w.... ....

    I can't get enough of this tune.

  5. C.... V....

    He is an amazing artist. have love JT for many many years.

  6. M.... B....

    Such a wonderful song. I'm listening to it for more than 20 years now and it's still one of my favorite songs

  7. f.... s....

    unforgettable brings me back here

  8. T.... P....

    This is like salve on an open wound . So smooth and sweet sounding. It's the healing sound of one of the greatest in our time, to sooth our souls.

  9. N.... S....

    magical.

  10. C.... M....

    Love this, very powerful lyrics

  11. M.... ....

    Beautiful song, and JT does it justice, but Mary Travers did it far better. https://youtu.be/zTEdhMwXiM4

  12. M.... P....

    This is a classic 'folk' song. I've got Karla Bonoff on vinyl doing this song with JT singing harmony!

  13. T.... P....

    A national treasure.

  14. D.... S....

    Great job and I even accept his occasionally interjecting political beliefs that I don't agree with between songs.

  15. T.... N....

    Thank you

  16. M.... G....

    Meraviglioso !

  17. f.... ....

    Ralph sent me

  18. C.... B....

    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  19. C.... B....

    http://www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/play/24286 Gordeanna McCulloch of the Clutha singing this song at 18 years old.

  20. M.... S....

    This is my funeral song

  21. j.... d....

    Clarence Cooper and Marshall Brickman are the credited authors for this "traditional"

  22. L.... M....

    Build me a boat that will carry two...

  23. S.... K....

    It’s actually.


    The water is wiiiiiiide
    I can not cross o’er
    And neither have iiiiiii
    The wings to-o flyyyy
    Build me a boooaaat
    That can carry twoooooo
    And both shall rowwww
    My true love and iiiiiii
    A boat there iiiissss
    And she’s laden (LADEN) deeep

  24. P.... W....

    I just love this song.......and of course James, best wishes and thanks for sharing......

  25. N.... M....

    Magnific! I invit you discovering my french guitar-voice version of this song on my tube...

  26. O.... ....

    ...they say friendship is a boat...that's big enough to carry two in fair weather.. but only one in foul !

  27. L.... B....

    I never get sick of his amazing voice. Chills every time.

  28. G.... ....

    nice rendition of ancient scottish folk song

  29. a.... m....

    H!!!!!!!!!!!

  30. H.... L....

    I love this song! Even more this James versión!

  31. C.... V....

    I just got goose bumps. I love this song. My favorite version is when James sings it.

  32. V.... D....

    Reminds me of tail's of dark waters and one will wait for you on the other side.

  33. T.... G....

    Our original arrangement and studio recording of this beautiful song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODrX72S9ls8

  34. J.... w....

    Beautifull ♡

  35. b.... J....

    this is a beautiful version of the old Scottish folk ballad carrickfergus. also sung by folk group Peter,Paul and Mary

  36. n.... w....

    This is so beautiful. I really enjoy teaching this song to my guitar pupils. Please listen to " Angel the writers ". Thank you. https://youtu.be/tt42CKwruVk

  37. D.... B....

    This song brings me to tears because it reminds my heart of the great love I have had with my bride these past 39 years.  Despite everything life brings us, as long as we can "row together", I could not be more in love. My cup truly runs over.

    D.... B....

    That's nice but I read that this song is about love dying

    D.... B....

    @Robin Gagan It's been 40 years now. I'm still in love with an incredible woman, Robin. I hope you can experience a similar love.

    D.... B....

    Thank you Dave. Very touching.

  38. G.... A....

    This song is called o Wally wally

  39. B.... C....

    Absolutely stunning song by an equally stunning singer

  40. T.... N....

    I sang this song modified in a way for my 7th grade concert a week ago

  41. j.... ....

    Fred Neil did it better.

  42. T.... B....

    So is your missing hairline!!!

  43. I.... H....

    I need to listen to this at least every two days. Spirit music

  44. t.... b....

    Thank you James, you made my day today.

  45. M.... T....

    He's got talent

  46. V.... ....

    There have been many, many versions of this great classic. This is probably the 2nd best rendition, behind the Steeleye Span gem...

  47. G.... J....

    The Seekers version will give you chills too.

  48. j.... J....

    thank you Mr. Taylor!

  49. A.... K....

    Beautiful, moving song. Long life to you, James Taylor

  50. C.... B....

    beautiful

  51. F.... K....

    love this song very much after watching the movie with the same title "the river wild" with Meryl Streep in the main role.. James Taylor was amazing and very sincere... Mary Traver(Peter,Paul&Mary) was awesome... both with beautiful, lovely voices..

  52. n.... d....

    Nul à chier de la merde

  53. Z.... B....

    The water is wide,
    I can't cross over,
    And neither have I wings to fly.
    Build me a boat
    That can carry two
    And both shall row, my love and I.

    There is a ship
    And she sails the sea.
    She's loaded deep,
    As deep can be.
    But not so deep
    As the love I'm in,
    I know not how I sink or swim.

    Oh love is handsome
    And love is fine,
    The sweetest flower
    When first it's new.
    But love grows old
    And waxes cold
    And fades away like Summer dew.

    Build me a boat
    That can carry two
    And both shall row, my love and I,
    And both shall row, my love and I.

  54. W.... S....

    This is a beautiful song should I get married I would sing this to my bride on the alter.

  55. J.... ....

    One of my favourites of this wonderful musician!

  56. N.... B....

    It's such a beautiful song and he sings it perfectly, no bling

  57. c.... ....

    Alle fattorie nasce una bontà / robiola Osella, naturalità / un antico amore che arriva fresco a te / latte e sapore / alle fattorie

  58. Z.... Z....

    Beautiful...Perfect. thank you James Taylor

  59. U.... N....

    James Taylor is Amazing

  60. �.... ....

    오늘처럼 비오는 날 더 가슴에 와 닿습니다~

  61. T.... ....

    Bill and Hilary Clinton clapping at the end. That fiddle player camera was on is still with him today and doubles as backing vocalist

  62. a.... ....

    "The Water Is Wide"

    The water is wide, I can't cross over, and neither have I wings to fly.
    Build me a boat that can carry two and both shall row, my love and I.

    There is a ship and she sails the sea. She's loaded deep, as deep can be.
    But not so deep as the love I'm in, I know not how I sink or swim.

    Oh love is handsome and love is fine, the sweetest flower when first it's new.
    But love grows old and waxes cold and fades away like Summer dew.

    Build me a boat that can carry two and both shall row, my love and I,
    And both shall row, my love and I.

  63. y.... s....

    A great guy. Seen him in Glasgow a couple of years ago. He spent the interval sat on the edge of the stage just talking to people. I know he does this at his shows, a genuine person and a great talent.

  64. w.... ....

    He is the best of the best, everything that makes music wonderful.

  65. P.... P....

    Wow123⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

  66. D.... E....

    Soo Ok...

    D.... E....

    I cry😥😥

  67. F.... E....

    How can people dislike this? there might be something wrong in their heads.This is just great👍🏻

  68. K.... M....

    JT is the best

  69. O.... G....

    A future of real HOPE!!!

  70. O.... G....

    Thanks for posting ...so sweet a song ... almost about my mom and dad - neither knew how to swim - but they paid thousands of dollars to install an awesome swimming pool for the family who visit- daughters, son, and many of their children. Now they are no longer together, mom is in alzheimers home and dad is not there. I pray that our God will reunite them again soon- as He promise - when His kingdom is restored on earth. .... luv to all... more recent update- my dad just died last week, but there is MUCH hope we will see him again.... John 5:25-28

  71. e.... t....

    he really has the most extraordinary voice

  72. n.... o....

    wow amazing
    from Italy

  73. O.... G....

    Thankyou Richard-that is what keeps us going --HOPE

  74. S.... B....

    Sweet pure love...sweet pure music...

  75. O.... G....

    so sweet song ... almost about my mom and dad - neither knew how to swim - but paid thousands of dollars to install an awesome swimming pool for the family - daughters, son, and many of their children. now they are no longer together, mom is in alzheimers home and dad is not there. I pray that our God will reunited them again soon- as He promise - when His kingdom is restored on earth. .... luv to all...

    O.... G....

    hi, s van bless you for all your life, may you have good times ahead.

  76. P.... C....

    great song,by a great artist

  77. _.... N....

    I have to sing this song for chorus but as a faster tempo...

  78. D.... L....

    Classic! I love his tone and style. Great song. Thx for posting!

  79. A.... G....

    WOW amazing

  80. d.... ....

    Jesus fucking Christ, he makes me cry every time with this. This man is amazing.

  81. N.... 1....

    He inspires me to play guitar every day , thank you

  82. L.... G....

    i am singing this song in chiot

    L.... G....

    Choir....

    L.... G....

    @HALLOWEEN GIRL :>)

  83. M.... K....

    Great rendition James. Well done.

  84. T.... ....

    Quite simply divine...

  85. C.... B....

    A song I've loved since I wand was a child, and he sang it so beautifully.

  86. J.... F....

    James Taylor is one of the most genuine and talented vocalists/musicians/songwriters to grace our stage in modern times. He's the real deal.

    J.... F....

    I'd be honored if some fans of James Taylor's later compositions (late 80s & onward) would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of NEVER DIE YOUNG and THE FROZEN MAN on my channel. Real live acoustic with no editing. Thanks and please excuse the promo.

    J.... F....

    Well he certainly didn't write this old Scottish song, which was called Waly Waly when written in the 1600s. Every folk/Irish singer in the world has recorded this song for the past 100 years. My personal favorite is Orla Fallon, though Taylor did an outstanding job.

    J.... F....

    Yes he is

    J.... F....

    I never knew the history behind this song. I of course first heard it by James Taylor. It has very old roots and recorded by hundreds of people changing the name and lyrics. Mostly because the composer is unknown. However, any song that James Taylor does is beautiful.

  87. A.... J....

    Amazing

  88. K.... S....

    That is I grew up learning guitar from James Taylor. Just love his music forever! Seasoned musician - timeless in his music. Can't say the same for todays music.
    Thank you James for your inspiration and such wonderful wonderful music. Don't ever stop playing or singing and bringing us your wonderful music to listen to. Blessings.

  89. K.... S....

    James Taylor - what can I say. I grew up learning from him. The best musician ever!

  90. H.... O....

    the use of the major 7 on the subdominant is absolute divine makes my tears well.

    H.... O....

    What time?

  91. p.... m....

    Sounds the same as in 1970...Beautiful

  92. 5.... ....

    popular cover tune http://www.hymnary.org/text/when_i_survey_the_wondrous_cross_watts

  93. F.... D....

    Nice. Not a patch on the Wolfe Tones however.

  94. J.... L....

    Just re-edit again.


    The water is wide, I can't cross over, and neither have I wings to fly.
    Build me a boat that will carry two, and both shall row, my love and I.

    There is a ship and she sails the sea. She's loaded deep, as deep can be.
    But not so deep... as the love I'm in, I know not how ....I sink or swim.

    Oh love is handsome and love is fine, the sweetest flower when first it's new.
    But love grows old and waxes cold, and fades away like summer dew.

    Build me a boat that can carry two ....and both shall row, my love and I,
    And both shall row, ........my love and I.

    J.... L....

    +Jean Lee I laughed at "deep as can be." It fits too well, although I have a dirty mind.

  95. d.... c....

    im singing this at sandy lake next month

  96. S.... S....

    What concert is this? Thank you

  97. T.... ....

    JT is so good. This one is up there with but not quite as good as the Runrig version with Bruce Guthro singing lead.

    T.... ....

    So true Tristanandisolt.

  98. I.... B....

    I love this song so much and he just made it better

  99. V.... ....

    James Taylor & Steeleye Span own this song..