That's All
Judy Garland Lyrics


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I can only give you love that lasts forever
And the promise to be near each time you call
And the only heart I own for you and you alone
That's all, that's all

I can only give you country walks in springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
And a love whose burning light
Will warm the winter night
That's all, that's all

There are those, I am sure, who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And the love time can never destroy

If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small




Say it's me that you adore, for now and evermore
That's all, that's all

Overall Meaning

"That's All" is a touching love song by Judy Garland. In this song, the singer expresses her deep love and devotion for her lover. She acknowledges that she may not have much to offer materially, but what she can offer is eternal and true. The singer promises to always be there for her lover, to offer comfort and support, and to love him unconditionally. The lyrics reveal a sense of vulnerability and honesty, as well as a deep commitment to the relationship.


The first verse states that the singer can only offer love that endures. She promises to always be there for her lover, no matter what. This is a simple yet powerful declaration of love, as it shows that the singer is willing to put her all into the relationship. The second verse takes a more romantic turn, offering the image of walks in the countryside and holding hands during autumn. The image of a "burning light" that warms the winter night is particularly evocative, suggesting that the singer's love is powerful and all-encompassing.


The final verse asks for very little in return; the only thing the singer desires is to be loved by her partner for all time. This implies a sense of trust and devotion that is rare in today's world. It also highlights the fact that material possessions mean very little in the face of true love.


Line by Line Meaning

I can only give you love that lasts forever
I can offer you a love that will never fade away or die.


And the promise to be near each time you call
A vow to be there whenever you need me even if it's at a moment's notice.


And the only heart I own for you and you alone
The only heart I have belongs to you and no one else because my love for you is exclusive.


That's all, that's all
That's the extent of what I can offer you.


I can only give you country walks in springtime
I can take you on beautiful walks in nature during the spring.


And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
I can hold your hand during autumn when leaves are dropping.


And a love whose burning light
My love for you radiates like a bright light.


Will warm the winter night
It's strong enough to warm your heart during the cold winter nights.


That's all, that's all
That's everything I can give you.


There are those, I am sure, who have told you
I'm certain that others have claimed they could give you more.


They would give you the world for a toy
They would give you anything for momentary pleasure or amusement.


All I have are these arms to enfold you
All I have to offer you are these arms to hold you tightly.


And the love time can never destroy
A love that time cannot tarnish or weaken.


If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
If you're curious about what I want in exchange for my love.


You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
You'll be happy to discover that my requests are not extravagant.


Say it's me that you adore, for now and evermore
Just declare that you love me and will continue to do so.


That's all, that's all
Again, that's everything I can offer you.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan E. Brandt, Bob Haymes

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King Bee

You know, PBS would be doing the public a great service if they repeated this series on Saturday evenings (like Mr. Welk). My parents were riveted to the sofa whenever Miss Garland was on TV, especially this '63-'64 series. Sid Luft had the tapes carefully stored and remastered...they're ready to dub to digital and air! I still tear up whenever I hear most versions of the song-the lyrics get to me each and every time.

briansky10

You said it!

rangers199487

FYI The Get Tv channel shows the Judy Garland Show and other gems like it.

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Witold Banasik

Judy Garland- all-around world champion performer of all times. She went down into history of the whole human kind. Treasure of the world.

Greg Vogel

Amazing voice. This woman was a gift to the world!

Katie Falter

a performance worthy of tears. so gorgeous. rest her soul.

AK MCGRATH

My favorite..There will NEVER be another Judy or someone who sings so effortlessly with such emotion. XO Thanku for this clip!

JudgeJulieLit

As great as Judy's deeply emotive vocalizing was, as of this song, on YouTube see Dorothy Dandridge's parallel sui generis lovely cover of "That's All."

2 liter

Yes it's like you can't teach this quality. I've often wondered if she ever had a singing lesson cause it's like she was just born with it.

DaddyClb

Judy almost blew the 1st line of the last verse and it's obvious she was reading the lyrics from cue-cards. But, I don't think I've ever heard it sung better. Ms Garland was truly amazing.

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