Is there a place close to heaven?
Maybe it's somewhere on the clouds
a place where I can call my own
an eternal solace for this tired soul
a place where I can finally cry
let the tears be the rain falling from the sky

Is there a place close to heaven?
Maybe it's the embrace of my friend
someone who understands how I feel
and doesn't find the need to ridicule
a dock for this storm-torn ship
safe from the turbulent waves
even if darkness falls there'll still be light
someone to help me make it through the night

Is there a place close to heaven?
Or maybe it's somewhere within me
a safe little haven in my heart
a little loneliness, a little sorrow
screaming my pain out of my veins
a little tenderness, a little hope
gently soothing my weary soul

So will you please tell me, my friend
is there a place close to heaven?