[Verse 1]
Them that's got shall have
Them that's not shall lose
So the Bible said and it still is news
Mama may have, and your Papa may have
God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own

[Verse 2]
Yes, the strong gets more
While the weak ones fade
Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
Mama may have, and your Papa may have
God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own

[Verse 3]
Money, you've got lots of friends
Crowding around the door
When its gone and, spending ends
They don't come much anymore
Rich relations give
Crust of bread and such
You can help yourself
But don't take too much
Mama may have, and your Papa may have
God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own, that's got his own