God Bless the Child (1956 version)

by Billie Holiday · Jazz
Lyrics

Quick Answer — God Bless the Child (1956 version) Lyrics

[00:14.38] Then that's got shall have [00:16.44] Then that's not shall lose [00:21.02] So the Bible said [00:24.42] And it still is news
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God Bless the Child (1956 version) Full Lyrics

[00:14.38] Then that's got shall have [00:16.44] Then that's not shall lose [00:21.02] So the Bible said [00:24.42] And it still is news [00:27.78] Mama may have [00:31.17] Papa may have [00:34.84] But God, bless the child [00:38.27] That's got his own [00:40.85] That's got his own [00:47.45] Yes, the strong gets more [00:52.01] While the weak one's fade [00:56.16] Empty pockets don't [00:58.71] Ever make the grade [01:03.38] Mama may have [01:06.53] Papa may have [01:09.98] But God, bless the child [01:12.91] That's got his own [01:15.94] That's got his own [01:24.02] Money, you've got lots of friends [01:32.02] They're crowding 'round your door [01:37.86] But when you're gone and spending ends [01:45.57] They don't come no more [01:51.76] Rich relations give [01:55.71] Crusts of bread and such [01:59.97] You can help yourself [02:03.93] But don't take too much [02:07.70] Mama may have [02:11.04] Papa may have [02:14.62] But God, bless the child [02:18.08] That's got his own [02:20.79] That's got his own [02:29.51] Money, you've got lots of friends [02:37.12] They're crowding 'round your door [02:44.03] But when you're gone and spending ends [02:51.32] They don't come no more [02:56.81] Rich relations give [03:01.19] Crusts of bread and such [03:05.47] You can help yourself [03:09.76] But don't take too much [03:13.45] Mama may have [03:17.11] Papa may have [03:20.48] But God, bless the child [03:24.11] That's got his own [03:26.62] That's got his own [03:33.34] He just don't worry about nothin' [03:41.04] 'Cause he's got his own [03:47.01] Yes he's got his own [03:55.15]

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is "God Bless the Child (1956 version)" by Billie Holiday?

"God Bless the Child (1956 version)" by Billie Holiday is a Jazz song.

What are the opening lyrics of "God Bless the Child (1956 version)"?

The opening lyrics are: "[00:14.38] Then that's got shall have"