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
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own


Yes, the strong gets more
While the weak ones fade

Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own

That's got his own

Money, you've got lots of friends

Crowding round the door
When you're gone, spending ends
They don't come no more

Rich relations give
Crust of bread and such
You can help yourself

But 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

Mama may have, Papa may have

But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own
He just worry 'bout nothin'

Cause he's got his own