From the recording Sometimes the Characters...
One of my baby songs. It's been so good to me. It's the first song that got me on the radio (my second favorite day of being alive!). Dedicated to my old fishing partner, Joe Harris and to Jeff Calhoon. I'll remember both of you in song.
Don: Twin Acoustic Guitars, Harmony, Background & Twin Lead Vocals. Mike McAvoy Congas, Percussion & Twin Lead Vocal. Jeff Calhoon Keyboards. John Dougherty Harmony Vocals. Bill James Electric Lead Guitar. Jeff Calhoon Engineer. Produced by Don McAvoy. Mixed by Jeff Calhoon at The Music Factory.
Lyrics
Out On The Water
(© 1986 Don McAvoy, MMP, Inc., ASCAP)
* Out on the water in the dead of the night
The moon shines with the stars so bright
You can't understand what life's putting you through
You just know you need a hand to get you through
*** Out on the water it's all right
Out on the water it's all right
Conscience cleared and purified
New lady with a new life
Yeah, it's peaceful and calm
Now you know who you are
You re not gonna worry
'Cause you've healed those scars
* Well you wish for tomorrow with more than a prayer
You see life goes on but you need him there
You watch the waves pass as if you didn't care
But even though you realize life has no time to spare