Them that's got shall get

Them that's not shall lose

So the Bible says, and it still is new-ews

Mama may have and papa may have

But God bless the child that's got his own



And the strong get more

While the weak ones fade

Empty pockets don't ever make the gra-ade

Mama may have and papa may have

But God bless the child that's got his own

That's got his own



And when you got money

You got a-lots of friends

All hangin' 'round your door

But when the money's gone

And all your spendin' ends

They won't hang around any more-ore



Rich relations may give you

A crust of bread and such

Sayin' help, go on help help yourself

But don't take too much

Mama may have and papa may have

But God bless the child that's got his own

That's got his own...

That's got his ow...own



Mama may have and papa may ha-ave

But God bless the child who can stand up and say

He's got his... ow-ow-ow-own...