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 get smart
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 your door
When you're gone and spending 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 worry 'bout nothin'
Cause he's got his own