Nearest Thing To Heaven

nearest thing to heaven : johnny cash . #24 in 1958 . * * * ( i found this song done in D# as well as D . ) #1 . D i have sailed the peaceful waters of the ocean deep and blue . A D i held my breath and watched the western sunset’s golden hue . D i’ve flown above the mountain peaks and valleys wide and green . . A D but you’re the nearest thing to heaven that i’ve seen . Chorus : D G D you’re the nearest thing to heaven , yes , you are . A D i have searched for happiness so long and far . D G but my search for love was through , the day that i found you . D A D cause you’re the nearest thing to heaven , yes , you are . #2 . D i confess that i’ve been tempted by alluring magic charms . . A D when the smile was flashed my way and stood before two open arms . D G but i turned and walked away because i love you like i do , A D you’re the nearest thing to heaven , darlin’ , you . Chorus : D G D you’re the nearest thing to heaven , yes , you are . A D i have searched for happiness so long and far . D G but my search for love was through , the day that i found you . D A D cause you’re the nearest thing to heaven , yes , you are . #3 . D i have watched the silver raindrops fall to earth to cool the day . A D watched the rainbow at twilight when the clouds had blown away . D i love the pretty flowers but they cannot buy your worth . . A D cause you’re the nearest thing to heaven on this earth . Chorus : D G D you’re the nearest thing to heaven , yes , you are . A D i have searched for happiness so long and far . D G but my search for love was through , the day that i found you . D A D cause you’re the nearest thing to heaven , yes , you are . a fifties smash from kraziekhat .