i have sailed the peaceful waters

of the ocean deep and blue

i've held my breath and watched

the fading sunsets golden hue

i've flown above the mountain peaks

and valleys wide and green

but you're the nearest thing to heaven that i've seen

you're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are

and i have searched for happiness so long and far

but my search for love

was through the day that i found you

you're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are

i confess that i've been tempted

by alluring magic charms

when a smile 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 darling you

you're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are

and i have searched for happiness so long and far

but my search for love

was through the day that i found you

you're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are

i have stood and watched the raindrops

fall to earth to cool the day

watched the rainbow at twilight

when the clouds have flown away

i've loved the pretty flowers

but they cannot buy your worth

you're the nearest thing to heaven on this earth

you're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are

and i have searched for happiness so long and far

but my search for love was through

the day that i found you

for you're the nearest

thing to heaven yes you are

you're the nearest

thing to heaven yes you are