Chords for Johnny Cash - You're the nearest thing to heaven

Tempo:
158.7 bpm
Chords used:

D

A

G

F#m

Bm

Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
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Johnny Cash - You're the nearest thing to heaven chords
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[D] [A]
[D]
I have sailed the peaceful waters of the ocean deep and blue.
[A] I held my breath and watched the western [D] sunsets golden hues.
I have flown above the mountain peaks and valleys white and green.
But you're the [A] nearest thing to heaven that [D] I've seen.
You're [G] the nearest thing to heaven, yes [D] you are.
I have [A] searched for happiness so [Bm] long and [D] far.
But my search for love was through [G] the day that I found you.
Cause [D] you're the nearest thing [A] to heaven, [D] yes you are.
I confess that I've been tempted by alluring magic charms.
[A] When a smile was flashed my way and [D] stood before two open arms.
But I turn and walk away because I love you like I do.
[A] You're the nearest thing to heaven, [D] darling you.
You're [G] the nearest thing to heaven, yes [D] you are.
I [A] have searched for happiness [F#m] so [D] long and far.
But my search for love was through [G] the day that I found you.
Cause [D] you're the nearest thing [A] to heaven, [D] yes you are.
[A]
[D] [G] [D]
I have watched the silver raindrops fall to earth to cool the day.
[A] Watched [F#m] the rainbow at twilight when [D] the clouds had blown away.
I love the pretty flowers but I cannot find their word.
But [A] you're the nearest [F#m] thing to heaven [D] on this earth.
You're [G] the nearest thing to heaven, yes [D] you are.
I [A] have searched for happiness so long [D] and far.
But my search for love was through [G] the day that I found you.
Cause [D] you're the nearest thing [A] to heaven, yes [D] you are.
[G] [D]
Key:  
D
1321
A
1231
G
2131
F#m
123111112
Bm
13421112
D
1321
A
1231
G
2131
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To learn Johnny Cash - (Remastered 2023) Youre The Nearest Thing To Heaven chords, focus on the sequence of these chords: D, G, D, A, D, F#m and D. Ease into the song by practicing at 79 BPM before reaching the track's full tempo of 159 BPM. Adapt the capo setting considering your vocal range, with reference to the key: D# Major.

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[D] _ _ _ [A] _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ [D] _ _ _ _ _
_ I have sailed the peaceful _ waters of the ocean deep and blue.
_ [A] I held my breath and watched the western [D] _ sunsets golden hues.
_ I have flown above the mountain peaks and valleys white and green.
But you're the [A] nearest thing to heaven that [D] I've seen. _ _
_ You're [G] the nearest thing to heaven, yes [D] you _ are. _
_ I have [A] searched for happiness so [Bm] long and [D] far. _ _
_ But my search for love was through _ [G] the day that I found you.
Cause [D] you're the nearest thing [A] to heaven, [D] yes you are. _
I _ _ confess that I've been tempted by alluring magic charms.
[A] When a smile was flashed my way and [D] stood before two open arms.
But I turn and walk away because I love you like I do.
[A] You're the nearest thing to heaven, [D] darling you. _ _
_ You're [G] the nearest thing to heaven, yes [D] you _ are. _
_ I [A] have searched for happiness [F#m] so [D] long and far. _ _
_ But my search for love was through _ [G] the day that I found you.
Cause [D] you're the nearest thing [A] to heaven, _ [D] yes you are. _ _ _
_ _ _ [A] _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ [D] _ _ [G] _ _ [D] _
_ I have watched the silver raindrops fall to earth to cool the day.
_ [A] Watched [F#m] the rainbow at twilight when [D] the clouds had blown away.
_ I love the pretty flowers but I cannot find their word.
But [A] you're the nearest [F#m] thing to heaven _ [D] on this earth. _ _
_ You're [G] the nearest thing to heaven, yes [D] you are. _ _
_ I [A] have searched for happiness so long [D] and far. _
But _ my search for love was through _ [G] the day that I found you.
Cause [D] you're the nearest thing [A] to heaven, _ yes [D] you are.
_ [G] _ _ _ _ _ [D] _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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