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
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