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Artist: Billie Holiday
Track: God Bless the Child

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(Mama may have, Papa may have)
(But God bless the child that's got his own)

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
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
Crowding round the door
When you're gone and spending ends
They don't come no more
Rich relations give
Crust 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

(God bless the child, the child that's got his own)
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who produced “God Bless the Child [Take 3]” by Billie Holiday?
“God Bless the Child [Take 3]” by Billie Holiday was produced by John Hammond & Bernie Hanighen.
Q:When did Billie Holiday release “God Bless the Child [Take 3]”?
Billie Holiday released “God Bless the Child [Take 3]” in 1991.
Q:Who wrote “God Bless the Child” by Billie Holiday & Tony Scott and His Orchestra?
“God Bless the Child” by Billie Holiday & Tony Scott and His Orchestra was written by Arthur Herzog Jr. & Billie Holiday.
Q:When did Billie Holiday & Tony Scott and His Orchestra release “God Bless the Child”?
Billie Holiday & Tony Scott and His Orchestra released “God Bless the Child” in 1942.
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