Them that's got shall get 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 Yes, the strong gets more While the weak ones fade Empty pockets, well don't ever make the grade Mama may have Papa may have But God bless the child That's got her own, that's got her own Money, You've got lots of friends Crowding round your door But when you're gone and spending ends They don't come no more Rich relations give A 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 their own, that's got their own Money, You've got lots of friends Crowding round your door But when you're gone and spending ends They don't come no more Rich relations give A 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 their own, that's got their own