[Verse 1]
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

[Verse 2]
Yes, the strong get 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

[Bridge]
Money, you've got lots of friends
Crowding round your door
When they're gone and spending ends
They don't come no more

[Verse 3]
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 her own
That's got her own
[Lap Steel Solo]

[Bridge]
Money, you've got lots of friends
Crowding round your door
When they're gone and spending ends
They don't come no more

[Verse 3]
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