[Verse 1]
Them that's got shall give
Them that's not shall lose
So the Bible says 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


[Verse 2]
Well, 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

[Verse 3]
Money, you've got lots of friends
Just crowding round the door
When you're gone, and your spendin' ends
They don't come around no more

[Repeat Verse 2]
Well, 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
[Instrumental Solos]

[Repeat Verse 3 and Verse 2]