Them that's got shall get Them that's not shall lose So the Bible says and it still is news Mama may have, the Papa may have But God bless the child The child that has got his own Yeah, the rich 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 The child that has got his own Money, you've got lots of friends Crowding round the door And when you're gone and spending ends They don't come no more 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 The child that has got his own