Charles, Ray - Them That Got Lyrics






I've gotten down to my last pair of shoes
Can't even win a nickel bet
Because, ah them that's got are them that gets
And I ain't got nothin yet
I'm sneakin in and out duckin' my landlord
All I seem to do is stay in debt
Because, ah them that's got (yeah) are them that gets
And I tell you all I ain't got nothin' yet
That old sayin them that's got are them that gets
Is somethin I can't see
If ya gotta have somethin
Before you can get somethin
How do ya get your first is still a mystery to me
I see folk with long cars and fine clothes
That's why they're called the smarter set
Because they manage to get
When only them that's got supposed to get
And I ain't got nothin yet

That old sayin them that's got are them that gets
Is somethin I can't see
If ya gotta have somethin
Before you can get somethin
How do ya get your first is still a mystery to me
I see folk with long cars and fine clothes
That's why they're called the smarter set
Because they manage to get
When only them that's got supposed to get
And I ain't got nothin yet
Whoah, I tell you all
I ain't found nothing yet.

[Spoken:]
You know I just don't understand it
I can't seem to get a nickle or a dime for a cup of coffee
I need a hamburg- in fact a hot dog wouldn't be too bad
I would just be grateful if I could get my hands on most anything
[Fade]





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  1. F.... H....

    I use to play this song every night when I got home from work on a 1950’s record cabinet that you had a tube amplifier. I loved it but when I moved to another state I couldn’t take a 200 lb record player.

  2. l.... s....

    Who else came here from watching being Mary Jane? 😁

  3. T.... C....

    Saint Ray...

  4. B.... L....

    Thanks Gabrielle Union

  5. n.... m....

    I owned the original LP back in my teens , the 1962 first and only pressing (probably stolen from old farts that had no turntable anymore, to be completely honest) I have been searching for a chance to hear this song for 10 years + but it hasn't surfaced from the original mono recordings (obviously remastered this time) until now. This is the song on the record every poor boy played that had a turntable back in the day.... I used to turn the rich boys while I was in college on to this song, while drinking Dos Equis imports back in '89. Even then, it was a legendary song. Always will be too.

  6. V.... V....

    Just dusted this album off the other day.

  7. M.... ....

    Being Mary Jane brought me here. I love that song!

    M.... ....

    me too.... love it....

  8. D.... Y....

    2015......ENLIGHTEN :' lightbulb!!! >>>bet he was told to give OUR PEOPLE THIS  SAD, DOWN AND OUT SONG TO SPIRITUALLY KEEP THEIR SPIRITS DOWN...BECAUSE HE GOT PAID!!!! FOR IT. ( OF COURSE HE COULDN'T SEE IT!!! >>>BUT HE GOT IT!!! '

  9. J.... J....

    I just discovered it's been uploaded since I last looked. Thank you.

  10. J.... J....

    I started listening to this album when I was twelve years old. It just doesn't get any better. Trixman03, or whoever has this album, "Ray Charles Greatest Hits" from 1962, would you please upload the whole album? My favorite song from this is "I Wonder." Thank you.

  11. S.... G....

    I'm goggling every song from Being Mary Jane sn2

  12. G.... i....

    Song...

  13. G.... i....

    Love this son..
    Thanks Mary j. Thanks Ray first. ..

  14. I.... P....

    Being Mary Jane had me searching all over for this. Pure artistry!

  15. R.... E....

    Love it........

  16. M.... ....

    "Being Mary Jane" brought me here too.... I recognized the voice, but couldn't find this Ray Charles tune on Spotify....  Anyways, thanks for posting the song here on YouTube :-)  

  17. t.... ....

    Being Mary Jane brought me here.

  18. M.... H....

    Just heard this hidden jewel on 'Being Mary Jane' I had to look it up! Great one Brother Ray

  19. M.... ....

    Jerry Jones... amazing... he is referencing this song in interviews... Great Song... guess I owe Jerry something for more than another 8-8 season...

  20. S.... L....

    thumbs up if jerry jones sent you here

  21. B.... W....

    Amazing song. I like it.

  22. L.... T....

    I used to have this vinyl masterpiece !!! lol

  23. A.... S....

    How does this only have 6,962 views?

  24. D.... F....

    Thanks for the top-notch sound quality!

  25. l.... ....

    I used to have this original on vinyl it was as thick as a grilled cheese sammich. Bless his heart. This is the one all others were based on.

    l.... ....

    Funny this is my second post on this thread. I really love this song 20 years later!

  26. M.... U....

    clear sound. the band is tight !!!!!!!!!

  27. v.... ....

    That old saying them that's got, are them that gets
    Is something I can't see
    If you gotta have somethin'
    Before you can get somethin'
    How do you get your first is still a mystery to me

    GREAT line which I wish more people would ponder.

  28. A.... ....

    I've got the same LP :D

  29. K.... R....

    Hi anatchabawnmain

    I know what you mean: I couldn't listen to 'Ruby' in isolation - and it would never be part of a mix selection, but I can stand it in the context of this brilliant album.

    I guess that this album is not going to see CD isssue so I'll just have to acquire a decent turntable and play my vinyl copy!

    Best wishes

  30. M.... *....

    ray charles to the bullshit

  31. K.... R....

    Thanks for posting this - and the album cover too!
    I've owned three copies of that album and I'm mighty miffed that's it's never been issued on CD, just as it is. Why? Because it's a classic album, every track is superb.
    Best wishes

  32. b.... ....

    i love him!