Chords for You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven

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