I have sailed the peaceful waters
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Of the ocean deep and blue
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I held my breath and watched
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The western sunset's golden hue
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I've flown above the mountain peaks
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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 have 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
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I confess that I've been tempted
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By a luring magic charm
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When a smile was flashed my way
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And stood before two open arms
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But I turned and walked away because
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I love you like I do
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You're the nearest thing to heaven, darling you
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You're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you are
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I have 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
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I have watched the silver raindrops
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Fall to earth to cool the day
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Watched the rainbow at twilight
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When the clouds had blown away
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I loved the pretty flowers
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But he cannot buy their worth
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But you're the nearest thing to heaven on this earth
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You're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you are
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I have searched for happiness for 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
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You're The Nearest Thing To Heaven
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Johnny Cash |