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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Billie Holiday
Vocals
Tony Scott and His Orchestra
Orchestra
Tony Scott
Clarinet
Charlie Shavers
Trumpet
Paul Quinichette
Tenor Saxophone
Wynton Kelly
Piano
Kenny Burrell
Electric Guitar
Aaron Bell
Double Bass
Lennie McBrowne
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Arthur Herzog, Jr.
Songwriter
Billie Holiday
Songwriter
Tony Scott
Arranger
Tony Scott's Orchestra & Chorus
Orchestrator
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Norman Granz
Producer
Tony Scott
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