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The Water is Wide

from Love Songs in the Rain by Dandelion Root

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A traditional song that's become a popular part of our repertoire. It is in no way autobiographical.

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The Water is Wide

The water is wide and I can't cross over
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 it sails on the sea
Loaded deep as deep can be
But not as deep as the love I'm in
I know not if I sink or swim.

I leaned my back up against an oak
Thinkin' it was a trusty tree
But first it bent and then it broke
Just like my own false love to me.

Oh love is gentle, love is kind
Gay as a jewel when first it's new
But love grows old and waxes cold
And fades away like morning dew.

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

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from Love Songs in the Rain, released May 9, 2014
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Dandelion Root Portland, Oregon

Lance was born in Seattle, Washington in 1970. He started his career in music as a drummer in a grunge band, & from there it was a logical progression to folk music.

Brenda was born in Kennewick, Washington in 1975. She has been singing since she was a little girl. Once in a while she pauses to take a breath.

Brenda & Lance have been making beautiful music together since 1994.
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