Johnny Cash You`re The Nearest Thing To Heaven Lyrics

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 sunset's golden hue



I've flown above the mountain peaks

And valley's 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

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



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 loved the pretty flowers

But he cannot buy their worth

But 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 for 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