You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven lyrics

I have sailed the peaceful waters of the ocean deep and blue

I held my breath and watched the western sunsets golden hue

I've flown above the mountain peaks

And valleys wide and green

But you're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen

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You're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you are

I have searched for happiness so long and far

But my search for love was through

The day that I found you

Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you are

I confess that I've been tempted by a luring magic charms

When the smile was flashed my way

And stood before two open arms

But I turned and walked away because I love you like I do

You're the nearest thing to heaven darling you

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I have watched the silver raindrops fall to earth to cool the day

Watched the rainbow at twilight

When the clouds had blown away

I love the pretty flowers but they cannot buy the worth

But you're the nearest thing to heaven on this earth

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• Artist:Johnny Cash
• Album:Johnny Cash Sings the Songs That Made Him Famous (1958)