Never had a lot of spendin' money
I never had a lot of change to spare
But darlin', do you think I worry
Little darlin', do you think I care
There's a whole lot of things in this restless world
That a whole lot of money can't buy
You can't get it from your pocketbook
And I'm gonna tell you why
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
All the different kinds of teas in China
All the shiny little gems so rare
Gold and silver and sparkling diamonds
Won't ever with your love compare
So take your cares and your troubles
And send them all away
Put them back where they all belong
Forget about them for a day
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
Because it's precious
(Precious thing)
Your love is precious, child
(Precious thing)
Because it's precious
(It's precious)
Your love is precious, child
(Precious thing)
A little of understanding
(Oh yeah)
Is gonna change your heart and soul
(Is gonna change you)
It's gonna heal your broken spirit
(It's gonna heal you)
So make love your special goal
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child
Because it's precious
Your love is precious, child