Be Thankful for What You Got

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William DeVaughn

1974

Be Thankful for What You Got by William DeVaughn

Performed by

William DeVaughn

Produced by

Frank Fioravanti & John Davis

Writed by

William DeVaughn

About

“Be Thankful for What You Got” is a 1974 soul hit written and performed by William DeVaughn.

Originally recorded in 1972 as “A Cadillac Don’t Come Easy” but retitled for its 1974 single release, the song, with its Curtis Mayfield-inspired sound and positive lyrical message, became a huge crossover...

Be Thankful for What You Got Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Gangsta whitewalls
TV antennas in the back
You may not have a car at all
But remember brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall
Just be thankful for what you got
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac

[Chorus]
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean

[Verse 2]
Gangsta whitewalls
TV antennas in the back
You may not have a car at all
But remember brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall
Just be thankful for what you got

[Chorus]
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean
Wooh-ooh-ooh
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean
Wooh-ooh-ooh
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean
Wooh-ooh-ooh

[Verse 3]
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Gangsta whitewalls
TV antennas in the back
You may not have a car at all
But remember brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall

[Chorus]
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean
Wooh-ooh-ooh
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean
Wooh-ooh-ooh

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean
Wooh-ooh-ooh
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean
Wooh-ooh-ooh
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean
Wooh-ooh-ooh
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean
Wooh-ooh-ooh
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean
Wooh-ooh-ooh

[Outro]
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean
Wooh-ooh-ooh
Diamond in the back, sunroof top
Diggin' the scene

Be Thankful for What You Got Q&A

Who wrote Be Thankful for What You Got's ?

Be Thankful for What You Got was written by William DeVaughn.

Who produced Be Thankful for What You Got's ?

Be Thankful for What You Got was produced by Frank Fioravanti & John Davis.

Is William DeVaughn or Curtis Mayfield the original performer of this song?

William DeVaughn is the original writer and singer of “Be Thankful for What You Got”. Curtis Mayfield, in fact, never recorded the song. His “Diamond in the Back” is simply a miscredited version of DeVaughn’s song. The singers have very similar vocal styles, instrumental backings, and lyrical conten...

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