Well, I've been called a self-made man
And girl don't you believe it's true
I know exactly how lucky I am
When I'm gettin' this close to youIt's high time I'm giving some praise
To those that got me where I am todayI got to thank mama for the cookin'
Daddy for the whuppin'
The Devil for the trouble that I get intoI go to give credit where credit is due
I thank the bank for the money
Thank God for youA strong heart and a willing hand
That's the secret to my success
A good women, I try to be a good man
A good job, Lord, I know I've been blessedI'm just a part of a greater plan
It doesn't matter which part I amI got to thank mama for the cookin'
Daddy for the whuppin'
The Devil for the trouble that I get intoI go to give credit where credit is due
I thank the bank for the money
Thank God for youI got to thank mama for the teachin'
Daddy for the preachin'
The Devil for the trouble that I get intoI got to give credit where credit is due
I thank the bank for the money
Thank God for youMama
Daddy
DevilYeah, I got to give credit where credit is due
I thank the bank for the money
Thank God for youI thank mama
I thank daddy
DevilWell, I got to give credit where credit is due
I thank the bank for the money
Thank God for you