Once I lived the life of a millionaire, Spending all my money, I just did not care. Taking my friends out for a mighty good time, Bootleg whiskey, champagne and wine.
Then I began to fall so low, Lost all my good friends and nowhere to go. If I get my hands on a dollar again, I'm gonna hang onto it till the eagle grins.
Cause nobody knows you When you're down and out.
In my pocket, not one penny, And my friends, I haven't any.
But if I get myself back on my feet again, Everybody wanna be my long-lost friend. It's mighty strange, without a doubt, Nobody knows you when you're down and out.