You're The Nearest Thing To Heaven
(Johnny Cash)

I have sailed the peaceful waters of an ocean deep and blue
I held my breath and watched the western sunset's golden hue
I flown above the mountains high and valleys wide and green
But you're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen

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 charm
When a smile was flashed my way, I 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

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 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 you cannot buy their worth
You're the nearest thing to heaven on this earth

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