Intro (3x) verse 1 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 verse 2 Yes, the strong just gets more While the weak ones fade away Empty pockets won't ever make the grade Mama may have, Papa may have But God bless the child That's got his own Bridge When you've got money, you've got lots of friends Just crowding round the door But when it's gone,and the spending ends They don't come round no more verse 3 Rich relations bring you 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
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