Story Behind The Song

This song is based on a story by O Henry called "Gift of the Magi"

Song Description

This song is based on a story by O Henry called "Gift of the Magi"

Lyrics

Love Is All That Matters
Words and music by Katherine Milam and Cliff Rubin


Verse
He had a gold watch, been in his family for 3 generations
She had a lush head of hair came down just below her knees
They lived in the projects, struggled every month to pay their bills
But there was something about them you wouldn't believe they had such little means

Chorus
We can live like love is all that matters
We can give like we've got an endless supply
We can have what's best about the things we're after
We can remember we choose, we decide

Verse
She wanted to buy him a gold chain for his gold watch
But, the day before Christmas didn't have enough
One last look in the mirror before running out the door
To the wig shop, where she let down her hair and asked, "How much for?"

Chorus

Bridge
She put the gift on the table, hoped he'd see it before her curls
But, the shock on his face caught her out of place, she cried out like a little girl

Verse
"I did it for you." She gave him the present. "It'll grow back soon."
He handed her the beautiful combs she'd seen on 5th Ave.
"I pawned the watch for these, guess we'll wait for our gifts to be used."
They fell into each other's arms on the couch and laughed because they knew

Chorus