Johnny Cash - You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven ukulele chords and lyrics
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven" smoothly on your ukulele.
D# I have sailed the peaceful waters of the ocean deep and blue A# D# I held my breath and watched the western sunsets 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: G# D# You're the nearest thing to heaven yes you are A# D# I have searched for happiness so long and far 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 I confess that I've been tempted by a luring magic charms When the 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 Chorus 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 they cannot buy the worth But you're the nearest thing to heaven on this earth Chorus | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA#  D#  G#  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven" by Johnny Cash.