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 and 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...
(Yeah)