[Verse 1] 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 you It's high time I'm givin' some praise To those that got me where I am today [Chorus] I got to thank Mama for the cookin' Daddy for the whoopin' 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 [Verse 2] A strong heart and a willin' hand That's the secret to my success A good woman, I try to be a good man A good job, Lord, I know I've been blessed I'm just part of a greater plan It doesn't matter which part I am [Chorus] I got to thank Mama for the cookin' Daddy for the whoopin' 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 [Chorus #2] 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 [Bridge] Mama Daddy Devil [Chorus] Yeah, I got to give credit where credit is due I thank the bank for the money Thank God for you [Bridge] I thank Mama I thank Daddy Devil [Tag] Well I got to give credit where credit is due I thank the bank for the money Thank God for you