Them thats got shall get Them thats not shall lose So the Bible said and it still is news Mama may have, papa may have But God bless the child thats got his own Thats got his own Yes, the strong gets more While the weak ones fade Empty pockets dont ever make the grade Mama may have, papa may have But God bless the child thats got his own Thats got his own Money, youve got lots of friends Crowding round the door When youre gone, spending ends They dont come no more Rich relations give Crust of bread and such You can help yourself But dont take too much Mama may have, papa may have But God bless the child thats got his own Thats got his own Mama may have, papa may have But God bless the child thats got his own Thats got his own He just worry bout nothin Cause hes got his own