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Version 1 Version 2C I have sailed the peaceful waters of the ocean deep and blue G7 C I held my breath and watched the western sunsets golden hue I've flown above the mountain peaks and valleys wide and green G7 C But you're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen F C You're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are G7 C I have searched for happiness so long and far F But my search for love was through the day that I found you C G7 C Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are I confess that I've been tempted by alluring magic charms G7 C When a smile was flashed my way and stood before two open arms But I turn and walk away because I love you like I do G7 C You're the nearest thing to heaven darling you F C You're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are G7 C I have searched for happiness so long and far F But my search for love was through the day that I found you C G7 C Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are I have watched the silver raindrops fall to earth to cool the day G7 C Watched the rainbow at twilight when the clouds had blown away I love the pretty flowers but he cannot buy their worth G7 C But you're the nearest thing to heaven on this earth F C You're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are G7 C I have searched for happiness so long and far F But my search for love was through the day that I found you C G7 C Cause you're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are