Lyrics

On a clear September night
Annie and her daddy go outside
He holds her on his hip
He says, "You're gettin' way too big"
They search the sky to catch a glimpse of heaven
And a million mountain stars blink back at them
She says "Daddy, why does God live so far away?"
And he says, "Annie...
all I can say...

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He's closer than you think
He shines in everything
He's in your smilin' eyes
I hear Him when your Momma sings
He's the love in our three hearts
He's closer than you think

Annie picks up the phone
In a different time zone
It's her mom and dad on the line
They can tell Annie's been cryin'
She says "Mom, I've never felt so far away...
I'm comin' home, I'll finish school some other day"
Her Momma's eyes fill
and her tears overflow
But she says "Annie stay...
You're not alone...

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We're closer than you think
You can tell us everything
We can see your smilin' eyes
We can hear you sing
With the love in our three hearts, don't you forget...

CHORUS
You're closer than you think
Don't give up on your dream
With love and true faith
You're never far away
Lift your heart and sing
You're closer than you think
You're closer than you think