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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Gordon Jenkins
Performer
Nick Fatool
Drums
Lou Butterman
Upright Bass
Bob Bain
Guitar
Charles La Vere
Piano
Dent Eckels
Saxophone
Billie Holiday
Performer
David Friscina
Violin
J. Quadri
Violin
Kurt Reher
Cello
Maurice Perlmutter
Viola
The Gordon Jenkins Singers
Orchestra
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Arthur Herzog, Jr.
Songwriter
Billie Holiday
Songwriter
Gordon Jenkins
Arranger
Rob Mounsey
Arranger
Rob Fahie
Adapter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Milt Gabler
Producer
Sonny Burke
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Them that's got shall have
Them that's not shall lose
So the bible said
And it still is news
[Verse 2]
Mama may have
Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own
[Verse 3]
Yes, the strong gets more
While the weak ones fade
Empty pockets don't
Ever make the grade
[Verse 4]
Mama may have
Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own
[Verse 5]
Money, you've got lots of friends
They are crowding 'round your door
But when you're gone and spending ends
They don't come no more
[Verse 6]
Rich relations give
Crust of bread and such
You can help yourself
But don't take too much
[Verse 7]
Mama may have
Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own
[Verse 8]
Money, you've got lots of friends
They are crowding 'round your door
But 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
[Verse 9]
Mama may have
Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own
[Verse 10]
He just don't worry about nothing
'Cause he's got his own
Yes, he's got his own
Written by: Arthur Herzog, Jr., Billie Holiday