My Bonny Lies Over The Ocean

Waltz · 3/4 · D major

My Bonny Lies Over The Ocean is a traditional Scottish folk song whose exact origin and authorship remain uncertain, though it gained widespread popularity in Britain and America during the late nineteenth century. The tune is typically performed in a moderate waltz tempo in 3/4 meter within the key of D major, featuring a flowing and lyrical character. Historically associated with sea shanties and sentimental parlor music, the melody is often sung with distinctive syncopated phrasing and a lilting rhythm.

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