Them thats got shall get
Them thats not shall lose
So the Bible said and it still is news

Mama may have, papa may have
But God bless the child thats got his own
Thats got his own


Yes, the strong gets more
While the weak ones fade

Empty pockets dont ever make the grade
Mama may have, papa may have
But God bless the child thats got his own

Thats got his own

Money, youve got lots of friends

Crowding round the door

When youre gone, spending ends

They dont come no more
Rich relations give
Crust of bread and such

You can help yourself
But dont take too much
Mama may have, papa may have

But God bless the child thats got his own
Thats got his own


Mama may have, papa may have
But God bless the child thats got his own
Thats got his own

He just worry bout nothin
Cause hes got his own