Outer banks of North Carolina Lies a sleepy harbor town Generations of old sailors Dropped their sails and settled down Sam he is a young seafarer Grandson of a sailmaker's daughter Today he's gonna take her hand Chorus: Calm waters Wish them well His ship's come in She's put the wind in his sails Catherine is a canvas painter Paints the sun and sand and sea Lately she's been painting a portrait Sammy is a dad to be Chorus January brought the fever Sam was right there by her side Doctor told him son I'm sorry But Catherine needs your prayers tonight Morning light brought Sam a daughter Fever took his better half Sam gave Catherine to the water As he held their baby to his chest Calm waters Wished him well His ship came in But she took the wind from his sails His ship came in
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