Once lived the life of a millionaire Spending my money and I didn't care Taking all my friends out for a mighty good time Buying high price liquors champagne and wine But when I began fall so low no more friends no place to go Why ever I get my hands on a dollar bill again I'm gonna hold on to it till the eagle grins Nobody knows you when you're down and out In your pocket not one penny and your friends haven't any If I ever get upon my feet again Everybody wants to be my long lost friend It's mighty strange beyond a doubt There nobody knows you when you're down and out [ ac.guitar ] If I ever get upon my feet again... I mean when you're down and out