The Water is Wide (O Waly, Waly)

The Water Is Wide - (also called O Waly, Waly or simply Waly, Waly) is a folk song of Scottish origin, based on lyrics that partly date to the 1600s. It remains popular in the 21st century. This popular folk song has appeared in variations from classical, such as the music of Benjamin Britten, to folk, recorded by Pete Seger, to rock, used as a melody by U2. This version for concert band provides many opportunities for expressive playing and features a beautiful piccolo solo in its lower register.