Them that's got shall get Them that's not shall lose So the Bible says, and it still is new-ews Mama may have and papa may have But God bless the child that's got his own
And the strong get more While the weak ones fade Empty pockets don't ever make the gra-ade Mama may have and papa may have But God bless the child that's got his own That's got his own
And when you got money You got a-lots of friends All hangin' 'round your door But when the money's gone And all your spendin' ends They won't hang around any more-ore
Rich relations may give you A crust of bread and such Sayin' help, go on help help yourself But don't take too much Mama may have and papa may have But God bless the child that's got his own That's got his own... That's got his ow...own
Mama may have and papa may ha-ave But God bless the child who can stand up and say He's got his... ow-ow-ow-own...