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Them that's got shall get, them that's not shall lose
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Version by Billie Holiday
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Version by Count Basie
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Version by Diana Ross, The Lady Sings the Blues (film)
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Version by Andra Day, U.S. vs. Billie Holiday (film)
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Version by Aretha Franklin
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Version by Whitney Houston
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Version by Blood Sweat & Tears
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Version by James Taylor
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About the Song
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
(bridge) Money, you've got lots of friends
Crowding round the door
When you're gone, and spending ends
They don't come no more
Rich relations give
Crust of bread & such
You can help yourself
But don't take too much
(tag) He just don't worry 'bout nothin'
'Cause he's got his own
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
(bridge) Money, you've got lots of friends
Crowding round the door
When you're gone, and spending ends
They don't come no more
Rich relations give
Crust of bread & such
You can help yourself
But don't take too much
(tag) He just don't worry 'bout nothin'
'Cause he's got his own