Once I lived the life of a millionaire

Spending all my money I didn't care

In my friends out we have a good time

Buying bootleg Whisky champagne and wine

Then I began to fall so low

In have a friend and no place to go

And I get my hand on a dollar again

I'm gonna hold on to it till them eagle's grin

Nobody knows you

When you're down and out

In my pocket not one penny

And my friends with I haven't any

But if I get back on my feet again

Go to see my long lost friend

Mighty strange without a doubt

Nobody need you when you're down and out

If I get back on my feet again

Go to see my long lost friend

Mighty strange without a doubt

Nobody need you when you're down and out