title: Don't Go Near the Water (Sammy Kershaw song)
text: # Don't Go Near the Water (Sammy Kershaw song)
  
  "Don't Go Near the Water" is a song written by Chapin Hartford and Jim Foster, and recorded by American country music artist Sammy Kershaw. It was released in January 1992 as the second single and title track from the album Don't Go Near the Water. The song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
  
  ## Chart performance
  
  | Chart (1992) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 5 |
  | US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 12 |
  
  ### Year-end charts
  
  | Chart (1992) | Position |
  | - | - |
  | Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 63 |
  