Chords for Johnny Cash - You're The Nearest Thing To Heaven THP 1958

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I have sailed the peaceful waters of the ocean deep and blue.
I held my breath and watched the western sun sets golden hue.
I've flown above the mountains [Eb] and valleys white and green.
[Bb] But you're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen.
_ [Ab] You're the nearest thing to heaven, [F] yes you are.
[Bb] I have searched for happiness so long and far. _
[Eb] But my search for love was through [Ab] the day that I found you.
[Eb] Cause you're the nearest [Bb] thing to heaven, yes you are.
_ [Eb] I confess that I've been tempted by alluring magic charms.
When a [Bb] smile was flashed my way [Eb] and stood before two open arms.
But I turned and walked away because I love you like I do.
[Bbm] You're the nearest thing to heaven, darling you. _
[Ab] You're the nearest thing to heaven, [F] yes you are.
I have searched for happiness so long and far.
_ But my search for love was through [Ab] the day that I found you.
[F] Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven, [Eb] yes you are.
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Watch the silver raindrops fall to earth to cool the day.
[Bb] Watch the rainbow at twilight [Eb] when the clouds had blown away.
I love the pretty flowers, money cannot buy their worth.
[Bb] But you're the nearest thing to heaven [F] on this earth. _
[Ab] You're the nearest thing to heaven, [Eb] yes you are.
[Bb] I have searched for happiness so long and far.
_ [Eb] But my search for love was through [Ab] the day that I found you.
Cause you're the [F] nearest thing to heaven, yes you [F] are.
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