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Them that's got shall get, them that's not shall lose
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So the Bible said, and it still is news
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Mama may have, papa may have
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But God bless the child that's got his own
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That's got his own.
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Yes, the strong gets more, while the weak ones fade
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Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
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Mama may have, papa may have,
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But God bless the child that's got his own
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That's got his own.
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Money, you got lots o' friends crowdin' round the door
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When you're gone, and spending ends,
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They don't come no more.
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Rich relations give crust of bread and such
Gm7C9Gm7C9
You can help yourself, but don't take too much.
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Mama may have, papa may have,
Em7GdimDm7G7
But God bless the child that's got his own
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That's got his own.
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research.