Those Things Money Can't Buy
Hank Thompson · Hank Thompson & His Brazos Val [2003]
Your eyes your lips and your hair those things money can't buy
I could own a ship on the sea or a plane that flies through the sky
But the kisses you once gave to me those things money can't buy
[ fiddle ]
When my journey on earth is through and I stand at the gate in the sky
Thinking of those days we once knew those things money can't buy
Those things money can't buy are treasures I'll cherrish till I die
Your arms your smile and your sigh those things money can't buy
Those Things Money Can't Buy
Hank Thompson's 1954 recording of 'Those Things Money Can't Buy' stands as a cornerstone of country music history, blending traditional balladry with a distinct Texas twang. Released on the Sun label, the track exemplifies Thompson's ability to craft intimate narratives about love and loss, themes that resonated deeply with audiences across the American South. The song's enduring popularity stems from its melodic simplicity and Thompson's emotive vocal delivery, which captured the quiet desperation often found in rural life. As a defining work of the early 1950s country sound, it remains a staple in the genre's repertoire, frequently covered by artists who seek to honor the tradition of storytelling that Thompson helped elevate to new heights.