Johnny Cash - 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
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 alluring 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

You're the nearest thing to heaven

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