The Best Things in Life Are Free
Jo Stafford Lyrics
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The best things in life are free
The stars belong to everyone
They gleam there for you and me
The flowers in spring
The robins that sing
The sunbeams that shine
And love can come to everyone
The best things in life are free
The song The Best Things in Life Are Free, recorded by Jo Stafford in 1956, is a celebration of the natural world and the priceless treasures it offers. The lyrics suggest that despite the many material possessions and luxuries one may have, the most valuable things in life cannot be bought with money. The moon, stars, flowers, and sunbeams are all examples of things which belong to everyone and can be enjoyed without cost. And most importantly, love is also one of the best things in life, one which can come to anyone, regardless of their social status or financial situation.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon belongs to everyone
The moon is an object that doesn't belong to just one person. It is available for all to see and appreciate.
The best things in life are free
The most valuable things in life, such as love and happiness, cannot be bought or sold. They are accessible to all and do not cost money.
The stars belong to everyone
Like the moon, the stars are a beautiful part of nature that are accessible to everyone. No one person owns them.
They gleam there for you and me
The stars are shining for everyone to see and appreciate, not just for a select few.
The flowers in spring
Spring is a time when flowers bloom, and these beautiful sights can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of social status or wealth.
The robins that sing
The beautiful sound of robins singing is something that can be appreciated by anyone who takes the time to listen.
The sunbeams that shine
Sunshine is something that is freely available to all, and the warmth and brightness it brings can lift anyone's mood.
They're yours, they're mine
These beautiful natural sights and experiences belong to everyone, and cannot be claimed by just one person or group.
And love can come to everyone
Love is an emotion that is available to all, not just those who have money or power. It is something that can be experienced by anyone.
The best things in life are free
This line is repeated to reinforce the idea that the most valuable things in life are accessible to all, regardless of wealth or social status.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lew Brown, B. G. De Sylva, Ray Henderson
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@iluvmusicals21
The warmth of Jo's voice with the bright horns is wonderful!
@hep2jive
I've always had an emotional response to the words and Ms. Stafford sing this song. wow a voice what a band!
@EddieJazzFan
Jo Stafford was great. Tremendous fidelity for 1947!
@mikevasiljevs412
the piano riff @1:22 is so great!
@AmericaSwingsAgain
Outstanding arrg't in every way. Plus the relaxed medium tempo with lots of burn under it.... Tight! And she opens with the last 4 bars of the tune, as intro, singing full out - right from the edge. Jo always always struck me as a little cool and detached in her vocal conception, but always SWUNG. Also dig the intro's intstrumental nod to Miller's flared "String of Pearls" intro, at the very beginning...
@BojieP
One of the best arrangements!!!!!!!!!
@mefirstplease3676
Jo is excellent as always
@roybradbury5604
whatever you say about this Lady, you can never express enough superlatives!!!!
@DmichielO
Ms. Stafford was once of the finest voices of the 20th. century. And all of her songs were so very well chosen. Every song she sang, fit like a glove. That cannot be said about all vocalists. Go to sleep my dear. I will hear you again someday.
@rerycorp
huy la escuche y me encanto la voz de esta mujer esta super legal