Well i've been called a self-made man
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

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i gotta thank mama for the cookin'
daddy for the whuppin'
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

a strong heart and a willing 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 a part of a greater plan
it doesn't matter which part i am

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I gotta 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