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.