Once I lived the life of a millionaire Spending my money, I didn't care I carried my friends out for a good time Buying bootleg liquor, champagne, and wine When I began to fall so low I didn't have a friend, and no place to go So if I ever get my hand on a dollar again I'm gonna hold on to it 'til them eagles grin Nobody knows you when you down and out In my pocket not one penny And my friends, I haven't any But If I ever get on my feet again Then I'll meet my long-lost friend It's mighty strange without a doubt Nobody knows you when you down and out I mean when you down and out ♪ Hmm, when you're down and out Hmm, not one penny and my friends I haven't any Hmm, well I felt so low Nobody wants me 'round their door Hmm, without a doubt No man can use you when you down and out I mean when you down and out