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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett
Performer
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Arthur Herzog, Jr.
Arthur Herzog, Jr.
Songwriter
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Phil Ramone
Phil Ramone
Producer
Frank Filipetti
Frank Filipetti
Engineer
Rob Eaton
Rob Eaton
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Them that's got, shall have
Them that's not, shall lose
So the Bible said, 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
[Verse 2]
Yes, the strong gets 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 that's got his own
That's got his own
Tell 'em the way it is, Billie
[Verse 3]
Money, you've got lots of friends
Crowded 'round the door
But when you're gone
And spending ends
They don't come no more
[Verse 4]
Rich relations give
Crusts 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 his own
That's got his own
Written by: Arthur Herzog, Jr., Billie Holiday
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