Them that's got shall get

Them that's not shall lose

So the Bible said and it still is news

Mama may have Papa may have

God bless the child that's got his own

So the strong get more

While the weak ones fade

Empty pockets don't seem to make the grade

Mama may have Papa may have

God bless the child that's got his own

That's got his own

You've got money you've got lots of friends

Hangin' all around your door

When it's all gone and the spending ends

No they don't come around no more

Rich relations bring crusts of bread and such

You can help yourself just don't take too much

Mama may have Papa may have

But God bless the child that's got his own

That's got his own

Rich relations bring crusts of bread and such

You can help yourself just don't take too much

Mama may have Papa may have

Ah but God bless the child that can stand up and say

I've got my own