Something You Can't Buy Lyrics - The Statler Brothers

The greatest Christmas present 

Is something you cant buy 

When World War II was over 

We trimmed the tree alone 

But we saved the star for daddy 

'Cause daddy was coming home 

We bought momma a new dress 

We bought daddy a tie 

But he brought us each something 

That money couldnt buy 

The greatest Christmas present 

Is something you cant buy 

Ive talked to pa this evening 

For an hour on the phone 

He said, "Dont spend a lot on presents 

(He said, "Son, now dont you all spend a lot of money on presents") 

We just want you all at home" 

("You know all momma and I want is just to have you all here at home") 

But well buy momma a new dress 

And daddy another tie 

And well spend lots of time together 

And thats something you cant buy 

The greatest Christmas present 

Is something you cant buy 

Some day, and I know its coming 

When all of us wont be 

Together there for Christmas 

(I hate to face it but I know we wont always be together at Christmas) 

You know, daddys seventy-three 

(Doesn't seem possible but guess your daddy will turn seventy-three) 

And to pay back all he gave me 

I cant but I will try 

Ill pass along to my kids 

Something they cant buy 

The greatest Christmas present 

Is something you cant buy