The Nearest thing to heaven
Johnny Cash
By Marcel Veltman
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I have sailed the piecefull waters of the ocean wide and blue
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I held my breath and watched the western sunset's golden view
I've flown above the mountainpeaks and valley's wide and green
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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
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I've searched for happiness so long and far
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But my search for love was through
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The day that I found you
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Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you are
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
(Chorus)
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
(Chorus)
