I never knew why

The sun climbs the sky

so early on warm summer days

 

Why the bright harvest moon

on the horizon looms

so late in the cool autumn haze

 

But now that you're here

It's all become clear

They both feel like I do...

 

The most wonderful place

in this beautiful world

is nearer and dearer to you

 

I never knew why

the great ocean tides

beat against the shore in vain

 

Why the heavens cry forth

in morning's light

tears of misty rain

 

now that you're here

it's all become clear

They both feel like I do...

 

The most wonderful place

in this beautiful world

is nearer and dearer to you

 

I never knew why

those bright colored flowers

toil hard to tower into the fall

 

Why the great mountain trees

whisper light in the breeze

the greatest love songs of all

 

But now that you're here

It's all become clear

They both feel like I do...

 

The most wonderful place

in this beautiful world

is nearer and dearer to you

 

Yes, The warm summer sun, the bright harvest moon

The great ocean tides and the sweet morning dew

The flowers and trees, they all feel like I do

They all long to be nearer to you.

 

Nearer and dearer to you...