Reportedly written by Billie Holiday after a financial conflict with her mother, this song has been recorded by a wide range of other artists including Diana Ross in her performance as Billie Holiday in the movie Lady Sings the Blues.
Performer
Lakisha Jones - March 13, 2007
Songwriters
Billie Holiday and Arthur Herzog, Jr.
Notable Recorded Versions
- Billie Holiday (1940) Watch Video
- Stevie Wonder (1968)
- Blood, Sweat & Tears (1969)
- Aretha Franklin (1970)
- Diana Ross (1972)
Key Lyric Phrase
Momma may have
Poppa may have
But God bless the child
That's got his own
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