[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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Them that's got shall get
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Them that's not shall lose
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So the Bible said and it still is news
[Chorus 1]
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Mama may have, Papa may have
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But God bless the child
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That's got his own
[Verse 2]
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Yes, the strong just gets more
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While the weak ones fade away
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Empty pockets won't ever make the grade
[Chorus 2]
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Mama may have, Papa may have
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But God bless the child
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That's got his own
[Bridge]
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When you've got money, you've got lots of friends
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Just crowding round the door
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But when it's gone,and the spending ends
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They don't come round no more
[Verse 3]
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Rich relations bring you
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Crusts of bread and such
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You can help yourself
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But don't take too much
[Chorus 3]
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Mama may have, Papa may have
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But God bless the child
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That's got his own