God Bless The Child

 
               
 
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Them that's got shall get, them that's not shall lose 
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So the Bible said, and it still is news 
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Mama may  have, papa may have 
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But God bless the child that's got his own 
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That's got his own. 
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Yes, the strong gets more, while the weak ones fade 
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Empty pockets don't ever make the grade 
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Mama may  have, papa may have, 
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But God bless the child that's got his own  
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That's got his own. 
Bridge 
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Money, you got lots o' friends crowdin' round the door 
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When you're gone, and spending ends,  
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They don't come no more. 
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Rich relations give crust of bread and such 
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You can help yourself, but don't take too much. 
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Mama may  have, papa may have, 
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But God bless the child that's got his own  
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That's got his own.