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 
 
Repeat #2 
 
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 
 
Repeat #2