(Written by Arthur Herzog Jr. – Billie Holiday)

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 got lots o’ friends 
Crowdin’ round the door.
When you’re gone and spendin’ ends
They don’t come no more.

Rich relations give crusts 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 don’t worry ’bout nothin’
‘Cause he’s got his own.
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			     Thanks to M.A.Tikka