Once I left lived the life of a millionaire
Spending my money I didn't care
I took all my friends out for a good time
Bought them all whiskey campaign and wine oh
Then I begin to fall solo
I didn't have any friends 
I had no where to go
If I ever get my hands on a dollar again
I'm going to hold on to it till that old eagle grins because
No body knows you when you're down and out in my pocket not one penny
As for friends well I don't have any
If I ever get on my feet again everybody wants to be my long lost friend that's mighty strange without a doubt nobody knows you when you're down and out oh when you're down and out
I said if I ever get on my feet again everybody wants to be my long lost friend said it's kind of strange without a doubt no body knows you when you're down and out I mean when you're down and out oh when you're down and out.