Tom: D
D
I have sailed the peaceful waters of the ocean deep and blue.
A D
I held my breath and watched the western sunset's golden hue.
D
I've flown above the mountain peaks and valleys wide and green
A D
but you're the nearest thing to Heaven that I've seen.
CHORUS:
G D
You're the nearest thing to Heaven, yes, you are.
A D
I have searched for happiness so long and far.
D G
But my search for love was through, the day that I found you.
D A D
Cause you're the nearest thing to Heaven, yes, you are.
#2.
D
I confess that I've been tempted by alluring magic charms
A D
when a smile was flashed my way and stood before two open arms.
D
But I turned and walked away because I love you like I do,
A D
you're the nearest thing to Heaven, darlin', you.
CHORUS:
G D
You're the nearest thing to Heaven, yes, you are.
A D
I have searched for happiness so long and far.
D G
But my search for love was through, the day that I found you.
D A D
Cause you're the nearest thing to Heaven, yes, you are.
#3.
D
I have watched the silver raindrops fall to earth to cool the day.
A D
Watched the rainbow at twilight when the clouds had blown away.
D
I love the pretty flowers, money cannot buy their worth
A D
cause you're the nearest thing to Heaven on this Earth.
CHORUS:
G D
You're the nearest thing to Heaven, yes, you are.
A D
I have searched for happiness so long and far.
D G
But my search for love was through, the day that I found you.
D A D
Cause you're the nearest thing to Heaven, yes, you are.
