You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven - Johnny Cash
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I have sailed the peaceful waters of the ocean deep and blue
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I held my breath and watched the western sunsets golden hue
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I've flown above the mountain peaks and valleys 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 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 a luring magic charms
When the smile was flashed my way and stood before two open arms
But I turned and walked away because I love you like I do
You're the nearest thing to heaven darlin' you
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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 they cannot buy the worth
Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven on this earth
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