And girl don't you believe it's true I know exactly how lucky I am When I'm gettin' this close to you It's high time I'm giving some praise To those that got me where I am today I got to thank mama for the cookin' Daddy for the whuppin' The Devil for the trouble that I get into I go to give credit where credit is due I thank the bank for the money Thank God for you A 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 blessed I'm just a part of a greater plan It doesn't matter which part I am I got to thank mama for the cookin' Daddy for the whuppin' The Devil for the trouble that I get into
I go to give credit where credit is due I thank the bank for the money Thank God for you I got to thank mama for the teachin' Daddy for the preachin' The Devil for the trouble that I get into I got to give credit where credit is due I thank the bank for the money Thank God for you Mama Daddy Devil Yeah, I got to give credit where credit is due I thank the bank for the money Thank God for you I thank mama I thank daddy Devil Well, I got to give credit where credit is due I thank the bank for the money Thank God for you And girl don't you believe it's true I know exactly how lucky I am