Once I lived the life of a millionaire

Spendin' my money, I didn't care

I carried my friends out for a good time

Buyin' bootleg liquor, champagne and wine

Then I began to fall so low

Didn't have a friend and no place to go

But if I ever get my hands on a dollar again

I'm gonna hold on 'til them eagles grin

Nobody knows you

When you're down and out

In my pocket, not one penny

And as for friends, I haven't any

But if I ever get on my feet again

Then I'll meet my long-lost friends

It's mighty strange without a doubt

Nobody knows you when you're down and out

I mean, when you're down and out

MM

When you're down and out

MM, not one penny

And as for friends, I haven't any

MM, I done fell so low

Nobody wants me around their door

MM, without a doubt

No man can use you when you're down and out

I mean, when you're down and out