Nearest Thing To Heaven Chords & Lyrics - Johnny Cash

I have s[C]ailed the piecefull waters of the ocean wide and blue
I h[G]eld my breath and watched the western s[C]unset's golden view

I've flown above the mountainpeaks and valley's wide and green
But you're the n[G]earest thing to h[G7]eaven That I've s[C]een

You're the n[F]earest thing to heaven, yes you a[C]re
I've s[G]earched for happiness so long and f[C]ar
But my se[F]arch for love was through
The d[C]ay that I found you
Cause you're the n[G]earest thing to h[G7]eaven, yes you a[C]re

I confess that I've been tempted by the luring magic charms
When a smile was flashed my way and stood before to open marks
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 I cannot buy their worth
Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven on this earth

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