Once I lived the life of a millionaire
Spent all my money, just did not care
Took all my friends out for a mighty good time
Bought bootleg whisky, champagne and wine
Then I began to fall so low
Lost all my good friends, had nowhere to go
If I get my hands on a dollar again
I'm gonna hang on to it till that eagle grins, 'cause
Refrain
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
In your pocket, not one penny
And as for friends, you don't have any
Then when you get back on your feet again
Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
It's mighty strange, without any doubt
Nobody knows you when you're down and out.
When you finally get back upon your feet again
Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
Said it's mighty strange, without any doubt
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
It's mighty strange, without any doubt
Nobody knows you when you're down, you're down and out