IntroGDD7 3x
GG/F#Verse 1Em7Am7
Them that's got shall get
Em7Am7
Them that's not shall lose
GAm7GAm7
So the Bible said and it still is news
Chorus 1Em7Am7Em7A7
Mama may have, Papa may have
GBm7C
But God bless the child
GDD7 3x GG/F#
That's got his own
Verse 2Em7Am7
Yes, the strong just gets more
Em7Am7
While the weak ones fade away
GAm7GAm7
Empty pockets won't ever make the grade
Chorus 2Em7Am7Em7A7
Mama may have, Papa may have
GBm7C
But God bless the child
GDD7GG/F#
That's got his own
BridgeEm7Am7
When you've got money, you've got lots of friends
Bm7
Just crowding round the door
Em7Am7
But when it's gone,and the spending ends
Bm7A#m7Am7Am7
They don't come round no more
Verse 3Em7Am7
Rich relations bring you
Em7Am7
Crusts of bread and such
GAm7
You can help yourself
GAm7
But don't take too much
Chorus 3Em7Am7Em7A7
Mama may have, Papa may have
GBm7C
But God bless the child
GDD7GDD7G
That's got his own
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