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 begin 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, well, 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