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 Then 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 eagle's 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 Mmmmm, when you're down and out Mmmmm, not one penny And my friends, I haven't any Mmmmm, well I felt so low Nobody wants me 'round their door Mmmmm, without a doubt No man can use you when you down and out I mean when you down and out