Elton John : Mama Can't Buy You Love

Lyrics for the Elton John song "Mama Can't Buy You Love" from their "Greatest Hits Volume 3" album. Feel free to browse the rest of our Elton John lyrics here, or download the rest of our Greatest Hits Volume 3 lyrics.

Band: Elton John
Album: Greatest Hits Volume 3
Song: Mama Can't Buy You Love

Written by leroy bell and casey james
Released as a uk b-side in april, 1979

Baby, so they give you anything
Darling, all the joy money can bring
Baby, do they bring you happiness
Darling, you're no different from the rest
Can't you see that it's love you really need
Take my hand and i'll show what a love could be
Before it's too late

Mama don't want you, daddy don't want you
Give it up baby, baby mama can't buy you love
Mama don't want you, daddy don't need you
Give it up baby, baby mama can't buy you love


Baby, fancy friends showing you a smile
Darling, rich relations for a while
Baby, i can only give you love
Darling, this old heart should be enough
All i need is a chance to make you mine
Let me in, i'll change the way you feel inside
Before it's too late