Once I lived the life of a millionaire,
Spending all my money, I didn't care.
Taking my friends out for a mighty good time,
Bought 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,
Gonna hang on to it till that 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 back up on your 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.
I mean, when you're down and out.


Cause no, no, nobody knows you
When you're down and out.
In my pocket, not one penny,
And my friends, I haven't any.

But when I get myself back on my feet again,
Everybody wants to be my long-lost friend.
Said it's mighty strange, without a doubt
Nobody knows you when you're down and out.
when you're down and out.
when you're down and out.
when you're down and out.