(Harp). The Water Is Wide is known in Scotland and England as O Waly, Waly. When the song made its way to America, it changed its name and became a "traditional American" tune. Sylvia's arrangement includes several variations, and is for advanced beginners and intermediate harp players. 3 pages, with fingerings. In the key of C with no lever changes. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.