You Can't Buy Love
Judy Collins · Portrait Of An American Girl [2005]
Oh...
You can buy most anything out there on the street
Some things cost a fortune, gems and jewels so sweet
You can buy a ticket on a supersonic plane
You can buy umbrellas for the falling rain
You can buy your pleasure
You can buy your pain
Pearls and diamond earrings, caviar by the pound
Some can buy a country, some can buy a town
But you can't buy love
No you can't buy love
But you can't buy love
Love is not for sale
Oh
Oh
You can buy a mansion furnish it with silk
You can buy a Picasso, antiques to the hilt
You can buy a galleon, sail it on the sea
You can be a pirate, think you live for free
But you can't buy love
No you can't buy love
But you can't buy love
Love is not for sale
You can buy a ticket on a supersonic plane
You can't buy your freedom, but you can buy your chains
You can buy me presents, you can take my time
You can buy me something to make me think I 'm fine
But you can't buy love
No you can't buy love
But you can't buy love
Love is not for sale
Oh
Oh
Oh
Oh
You Can't Buy Love
Judy Collins' rendition of "You Can't Buy Love" stands as a testament to her enduring ability to interpret classic songwriting with grace and emotional depth. Featured on her 2005 album Portrait Of An American Girl, this recording captures the artist's signature folk sensibility while engaging with the timeless themes of the composition. Throughout her extensive career, Collins has built a reputation for selecting material that resonates across generations, often bridging the gap between traditional folk and contemporary pop sensibilities. This particular track highlights her vocal clarity and nuanced phrasing, qualities that have defined her discography for decades. By revisiting such enduring melodies, Collins reinforces her status as a vital interpreter of American song, offering listeners a refined perspective on a beloved standard that continues to find new life through her distinctive artistic lens.