Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Billie Holiday
Vocals
Paul Chapman
Guitar
Herbert Cowans
Drums
Eddie Heywood
Piano
Lester Boone
Alto Saxophone
Jimmy Powell
Alto Saxophone
Ernie Powell
Tenor Saxophone
Roy Eldridge
Trumpet
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Billie Holiday
Composer
Arthur Herzog, Jr.
Composer
Rob Mounsey
Arranger
Rob Fahie
Adapter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Hammond
Producer
Bernie Hanighen
Producer
Jerry Shulman
Executive 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