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Youre The Nearest Thing To Heaven

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You're The Nearest Thing To Heaven: Johnny Cash
#24 in 1958
(I found this song done in D# as well as D.)
#1.
I have Dsailed the peaceful waters of the ocean deep and blue.
I Aheld my breath and watched the western Dsunset's golden hue.
I've Dflown above the mountain peaks and valleys wide and green
but you're the Anearest thing to Heaven that I've Dseen.
CHORUS:
You're the Gnearest thing to Heaven, yes, you Dare.
I have Asearched for happiness so long and Dfar.
But my Dsearch for love was through, the Gday that I found you.
Cause you're the Dnearest thing to AHeaven, yes, you Dare.
#2.
I conDfess that I've been tempted by alluring magic charms
when a Asmile was flashed my way and stood beDfore two open arms.
But I Dturned and walked away because I love you like I do,
you're the Anearest thing to Heaven, darlin', Dyou.
CHORUS:
You're the Gnearest thing to Heaven, yes, you Dare.
I have Asearched for happiness so long and Dfar.
But my Dsearch for love was through, the Gday that I found you.
Cause you're the Dnearest thing to AHeaven, yes, you Dare.
#3.
I have Dwatched the silver raindrops fall to earth to cool the day.
Watched the Arainbow at twilight when the Dclouds had blown away.
I Dlove the pretty flowers, money cannot buy their worth
cause you're the Anearest thing to Heaven on this DEarth.
CHORUS:
You're the Gnearest thing to Heaven, yes, you Dare.
I have Asearched for happiness so long and Dfar.
But my Dsearch for love was through, the Gday that I found you.
Cause you're the Dnearest thing to AHeaven, yes, you Dare.
A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.

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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash was an American singer-songwriter known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice and a musical style often characterized by its "train-like chugging" guitar rhythms. Many of his songs explore themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. In "You're The Nearest Thing To Heaven," the song embodies a heartfelt declaration of profound affection, seeing a loved one as the ultimate source of comfort and joy. It plays like a tender expression of devotion, finding divine beauty in an earthly connection.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗

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Youre The Nearest Thing To Heaven

by Johnny Cash

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You're The Nearest Thing To Heaven: Johnny Cash

#24 in 1958

(I found this song done in D# as well as D.)

#1.

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.

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:

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.

I confess that I've been tempted by alluring magic charms

A D

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,

A D

you're the nearest thing to Heaven, darlin', you.

CHORUS:

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.

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.

I love the pretty flowers, money cannot buy their worth

A D

cause you're the nearest thing to Heaven on this Earth.

CHORUS:

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.

About Youre The Nearest Thing To Heaven Chords by Johnny Cash

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