You're nearer
Than my head is to my pillow
Nearer
Than the wind is to the willow

Dearer
Than the rain is to the earth below
Precious as the sun to the things that grow

You're nearer
Than the ivy to the wall is
Nearer
Than the winter to the fall is
Leave me
But when you're away you'll know
You're nearer
For I love you so

Leave me
But when you're away you'll know
You're nearer
For I love you so
You're nearer to me