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 your door
But when you're gone, spending ends
They don't come no more

No, no, they don't come around so lonely
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

Money, you've got lots of friends
Crowding 'round your door
But 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 please, 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

God bless the child
Give 'em light
Give 'em hope
Give 'em heart
Give 'em hope
God bless that child