God Bless The Child
by Billie Holiday
From the album: Lady Day
Track 7 of 12 on Lady Day (1955).
Duration: 3:58
Lyrics for God Bless The Child
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 Yes, the strong get smart 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 Money, you've got lots of friends They're crowding around the door But when you're gone and spending ends They don't come no more 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 Mama may have, Papa may have But God bless the child that's got his own, that's got his own He just don't worry 'bout nothing, 'cause he's got his own