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            C
I have sailed the peaceful waters of the ocean deep and blue
          G7                             C
I held my breath and watched the western sunsets golden hue
I've flown above the mountain peaks and valleys wide and green
               G7                                C
But you're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen
           F                               C
You're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are
       G7                                 C
I have searched for happiness so long and far
                                       F
But my search for love was through the day that I found you
                 C                G7             C
Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are
I confess that I've been tempted by alluring magic charms
       G7                                 C
When a smile was flashed my way and stood before two open arms
But I turn and walk away because I love you like I do
           G7                              C
You're the nearest thing to heaven darling you
           F                               C
You're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are
       G7                                 C
I have searched for happiness so long and far
                                       F
But my search for love was through the day that I found you
                 C                G7             C
Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are
I have watched the silver raindrops fall to earth to cool the day
            G7                           C
Watched the rainbow at twilight when the clouds had blown away
I love the pretty flowers but he cannot buy their worth
               G7                              C
But you're the nearest thing to heaven on this earth
           F                               C
You're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are
       G7                                 C
I have searched for happiness so long and far
                                       F
But my search for love was through the day that I found you
                 C                G7             C
Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are 
        
                