II have sailed the peaceful waters of the ocean deep and blueI have held my breath and watched the western sunset golden huesI have flown across the mountain peaks and the valleys white and greenBut you're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seenYou're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seenYou're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you areI have searched for happiness so long and farBut my search for love was through the day that I found youCause you're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you areI confess that I've been tempted by your magic, luring charmsWhen a smile was flashed by waterI turned away and stood before two open armsBut I turned and walked away because I love you like I doYou're the nearest thing to heaven, darling, youYou're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you areI have searched for happiness so long and farBut my search for love was through the day that I found youCause you're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you areI 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.*