Tune Talk: Money Can’t Buy

What Money Can’t Buy: Musical Lesson in Biblical Stewardship

Looking for a creative and meaningful way to teach your kids about biblical stewardship? Try songs! Music is a great way to spark conversations, and music can communicate truth is ways other media cannot.

Money Can’t Buy by Cochren & Co. is a catchy song that reminds us of what truly matters and it’s a fun starting point for a family discussion. You’ve probably heard it on the radio which makes listening and discussing even easier.

In this post, you’ll find kid-friendly questions and activity ideas to help your homeschoolers explore the difference between earthly treasures and eternal ones.

Watch the video here (lyrics also at the bottom):

Kid-Friendly Discussion Questions

What do you think the song means when it says, “You fill my life with something money can’t buy?”
Why might chasing shiny things like money, toys or gadgets never be enough?
Can you name some things God gives us that we didn’t have to buy?
What do you think “rip the price tag off my soul” means?
How can we use money in ways that honor God instead of just accumulating more?

Activity Ideas

You can also try one of these ideas:

Gratitude Jar: Have each family member write down something they’re grateful for that money can’t buy. Revisit the jar during tough days or at Thanksgiving.
Draw or Write It Out: Ask kids to draw a picture or write a short story about one thing they treasure that money can’t buy.
Bible Connection Time: Read and discuss a few Bible passages about stewardship and contentment:

Being a good steward isn’t just about managing money, it’s about shaping our hearts to trust God more than our bank accounts. Using music like Money Can’t Buy gives homeschool families a fun, meaningful way to reinforce eternal values through discussion and creativity.

Lyrics

I set my sights on shiny things
That crumble into rust
That fade into the dust
I bought the lie that someday I
would finally have enough
but it never is enough

So, wake me up
from this slumber that I’m in
Take me up,
to a brand new horizon

Oh Lord, give me eyes to see
That what I need don’t cost a thing
You fill my life
With something money can’t buy
I’m done chasing after gold
Rip the price tag off my soul
You fill my life
With something money can’t buy

(Something money
Something money can’t buy
Something money
Something money can’t buy)

It’s the peace that comes from perfect love
The wonder in the stars
The beating in my heart
Sometimes you gotta stop
and look at what you got
that’s when you realize
Ooh, the gift it is to be alive

Your love is all I’ve ever needed
Only You, only You can wake me up
from this slumber that I’m in
Take me up,
to a brand new horizon