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*(1958) Town Hall Party ''You're The Nearest Thing To Heaven'' Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Two
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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jim Atkins
Jim Atkins
Composer
Hoyt Johnson
Hoyt Johnson
Composer
Johnny R. Cash
Johnny R. Cash
Composer
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Sun Record Co.
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Producer
Jack Clement
Jack Clement
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I have sailed the peaceful waters of the ocean deep and blue
I held my breath and watched the western sunsets golden hue
I've flown above the mountain peaks and valleys wide and green
But you're the nearest thing to Heaven that I've seen
[Verse 2]
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
[Verse 3]
I confess that I've been tempted by alluring magic charms
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
[Verse 4]
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
[Verse 5]
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 love the pretty flowers, but it cannot buy their worth
But you're the nearest thing to Heaven on this Earth
[Verse 6]
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
Written by: Hoyt Johnson, Jim Atkins, Johnny R. Cash

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