(B. Holiday - A. Herzog)
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[horn intro?]
C Bm7 Am7
G13 Gm7/C [2x]
G13 Gm7/C
Them that's got shall get
G13 Gm7/C
Them that's not shall lose
Dm/G Dm+7/G
So the Bible says
Dm7/G G9
And it still is news
Cmaj7
Mama may have it
F9-5
Papa may have it
Bm7 E7 Am7
God bless the child that's got his own
D7 G13 Gm7/C
That's got his own
And the strong seem to get more
While the weak ones fade
Empty pockets don't make the grade
Mama may have it
And papa may have it
God bless the child who's got his own will
That's got his own
Em Em+7 Em7 C7
And when you got money you got lotsa friends
Bm Bm7/A Gmaj7 Bm/F#
Crowdin' 'round your door
Em Em+7 Em7 C7
When the money's gone and all your spendin' ain't
Bm7-5 E7 Am7-5 D7sus4 D7
They won't be 'round no more
And rich relations may give you
Crusts of bread and such
"You can help yourself, but don't take too much"
Mama may have it
And papa may have it
God bless the child who's got his own will
That's got his own
coda:
C7 Bm7 Am7 G7
Every child's got to have his own
How to play (B. Holiday - A. Herzog)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.