I have sailed the peaceful waters    Of the ocean deep and blue   I held my breath and watched   The western sunset's golden hue      I've flown above the mountain peaks   And valley's 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   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 a luring magic charm   When a 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, 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   Fall to earth to cool the day   Watched the rainbow at twilight   When the clouds had blown away   I loved the pretty flowers   But he cannot buy their worth   But you're the nearest thing to heaven on this earth      You're the nearest thing to heaven, yes you are   I have searched for happiness for 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