God Bless the Child

by Carmen McRae

From the album: Lover Man and Other Billie Holiday Classics

Track 12 of 14 on Lover Man and Other Billie Holiday Classics (1962).

Duration: 3:23

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Lyrics for God Bless the Child

Them that's got shall get 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 gets more While the weak ones fade Empty pockets don't ever make the grade Your Mama may have, and your 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 Crowding round the door When you're gone, spending ends They don't come no more Rich relations Give rust of bread and such You can help yourself But don't you dare to take too much Mama may have, papa may have But God bless the child that's got his own That's got his own That's got his own

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