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I have sailed the peaceful waters of the ocean deep and blue
I have held my breath and watched the western sunset golden hues
I have flown across the mountain peaks and the valleys white and green
But you're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen
You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen
You're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you are
I have searched for happiness so long and far
But my search for love was through the day that I found you
Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you are
I confess that I've been tempted by your magic, luring charms
When a smile was flashed by water
I turned away 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
I have searched for happiness so long and far
But my search for love was through the day that I found you
Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you are
I have watched the silver raindrops drop to earth to call the day, watched the rainbow at twilight when the clouds had blown away.
I love the pretty flowers, money cannot buy the world, but you're the nearest thing to heaven on this earth.
Yes, you're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you are.
I have searched for happiness so long and far, but my search for love was through the day that I found you, because you're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you are.
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