Once I lived the life of a millionaire 

Spending my money, with never a care 

Takin' all my friends out for a good time 

Drinkin' high-priced liquor, champagne and wine; 



Then I began to fall so low; 

Didn't have a friend, and noplace to go 

If I ever get my hands on a dollar again 

I'm gonna squeeze it, until the eagle grins, cause 



Nobody knows you when you're down and out. 

In your pocket, not one penny 

And your friends -- you find you haven't any. 



But as soon as you get back on your feet again 

Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend 

It's might strange, without a doubt 

Nobody knows you when you're down and out. 



when you're down and out. 



In your pocket, not one penny, 

And my old friends, haven’t any. 



But if I ever walk on my feet again, 

And then I’ll meet my long-lost friend. 

That’s mighty strange, without no doubt, 

No man can use you when you're down and out.