Once I lived the life of a millionaire Spent all my money, I didn't care Took all my friends out for a mighty good time Bought bootleg whisky, champagne and wine
Then I began to fall so low I didn't have any friend, I had nowhere to go I get my hands on a dollar again I'm gonna hold on to it till that eagle grins
Because Nobody knows you When you're down and out In my pocket, not one penny And as for friends, Well, I don't have any
If I ever get on my feet again Everybody wants to be my old long-lost friend Said it's mighty strange, without a doubt Nobody knows you when you're down and out Oh, when you're down and out
So, if I ever get on my feet again Everybody wants to be my old long-lost friend Said it's kind of strange, without a doubt Nobody knows you when you're down and out I mean when you're down and out When you're down and out