Youre 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
Youre nearer, than the ivy to the wall is,
Nearer, than the winter to the fall is
Leave me, but when youre away, youll know,
Youre nearer, for I love you so!
Music by Richard Rodgers
with lyrics by Lorenz Hart