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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Lou Rawls
Lou Rawls
Vocals
Richard "Groove" Holmes
Richard "Groove" Holmes
Mixed Artist
Stormy Monday
Stormy Monday
Performer
The Les McCann Trio
The Les McCann Trio
Performer
Leroy Vinnegar
Leroy Vinnegar
Bass
Les McCann Ltd.
Les McCann Ltd.
Performer
Ron Jefferson
Ron Jefferson
Drums
Les McCann
Les McCann
Piano
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Arthur Herzog, Jr.
Arthur Herzog, Jr.
Songwriter
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Nick Venet
Nick Venet
Producer

Lyrics

Them thats got shall get
Them thats not shall lose
So the bible says and it still is news
Mama may have papa may have
But God bless the child
That got its own, that got its own
Yes the strong gets more
While the weak ones fade
Empty pockets dont ever make the grade
Mama may have, papa may have
But God bless the child
Thats got its own, thats got its own
Money youve got lots of friends
Crowding around the door
When youre gone
And the spending ends
They dont come no more
Rich relations give
Crusts of bread and such
You can help your self
But dont take to much
Mama may have, papa may have
But God bless the child
Thats got its own, thats got its own
Written by: Arthur Herzog, Jr., Billie Holiday
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